The Boston Massacre
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The Boston Massacre

TitleThe Boston Massacre
ArtistPaul Revere Jr. American, 1734–1818
Date1770 18th century
MediumWood engraving, with hand coloring, on tan laid paper
Classificationwood engraving
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of R. Thornton Wilson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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