The Forge
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The Forge

TitleThe Forge
ArtistCharles Émile Jacque French, 1813-1894
Date1848 19th century
MediumDrypoint and roulette on cream China paper laid down on ivory wove paper
Classificationdrypoint
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Schniewind
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Forge” is a work by Charles Émile Jacque French, 1813-1894, dated 1848. It is executed in drypoint and roulette on cream china paper laid down on ivory wove paper and classified as drypoint. 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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