The Corpse (Study for The Dead Christ)
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The Corpse (Study for The Dead Christ)

TitleThe Corpse (Study for The Dead Christ)
ArtistFélix Vallotton
Date1893 19th century
Mediumblack chalk on buff paper, laid down
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Joan and David Maxwell
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Corpse (Study for The Dead Christ)” is a work by Félix Vallotton, dated 1893. It is executed in black chalk on buff paper, laid down 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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