Tesson humain (Human Fragment)
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Tesson humain (Human Fragment)

TitleTesson humain (Human Fragment)
ArtistFélicien Rops
Date1895 19th century
Mediumsoftground etching in black on heavy japan paper
ClassificationPortfolio
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineVirginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tesson humain (Human Fragment)” is a work by Félicien Rops, dated 1895. It is executed in softground etching in black on heavy japan paper and classified as portfolio. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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