The Apparition in the Forest
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The Apparition in the Forest

TitleThe Apparition in the Forest
ArtistMoritz von Schwind
Date1823 19th century
Mediumpen and brush with brown and light brown ink and wash over graphite, including borderlines, on wove paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineWolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Apparition in the Forest” is a work by Moritz von Schwind, dated 1823. It is executed in pen and brush with brown and light brown ink and wash over graphite, including borderlines, on wove paper and classified as drawing. 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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