The Lovers
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The Lovers

TitleThe Lovers
ArtistBasel (present-day Switzerland)
Date1490/1500 15th century
MediumHemp, wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
Classificationweaving - tapestry
OriginBasel Basel
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Kate S. Buckingham
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Lovers” is a work by Basel (present-day Switzerland), dated 1490/1500. It is executed in hemp, wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave and classified as weaving - tapestry. 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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