The Crevasse
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The Crevasse

TitleThe Crevasse
ArtistRodolphe Bresdin French, 1825-1885
Date1860 19th century
MediumPen and black ink, on cream tracing paper, laid down on ivory wove paper
Classificationpen and ink drawings
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePrint and Drawing Club Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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