The Approaching Storm
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The Approaching Storm

TitleThe Approaching Storm
ArtistCharles-François Daubigny
Date1844 19th century
MediumEtching on chine collé; first state of two
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Theodore De Witt, 1923
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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“The Approaching Storm” is a work by Charles-François Daubigny, dated 1844. It is executed in etching on chine collé; first state of two and classified as prints. In this archive it sits within the zoological illustration tradition. 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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