The Fable of the Miller, His Son and the Donkey No. 3
| Title | The Fable of the Miller, His Son and the Donkey No. 3 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Elihu Vedder |
| Date | 1860–61 19th century |
| Medium | Graphite on paper |
| Origin | American American |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Purchase, Gifts in memory of Stephen D. Rubin, 1992 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The Fable of the Miller, His Son and the Donkey No. 3” is a work by Elihu Vedder, dated 1860–61. It is executed in graphite on paper. 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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