The Bat
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The Bat

TitleThe Bat
ArtistGertrude Käsebier
Date1902 20th century
Mediumplatinum print
ClassificationPhotograph
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit linePatrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“The Bat” is a work by Gertrude Käsebier, dated 1902. It is executed in platinum print and classified as photograph. 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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