The Captive, from Sterne
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The Captive, from Sterne

TitleThe Captive, from Sterne
ArtistJosiah Boydell (British, 1752-1817) after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)
Date1786 18th century
MediumBlack chalk and opaque black and white watercolor, with touches of ochre watercolor, on tan laid paper
Classificationprints and drawing
OriginUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineSuzanne Searle Dixon Endowment Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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