The Muse
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The Muse

TitleThe Muse
ArtistAngelica Kauffmann Swiss, 1741-1807
Date1766 18th century
MediumEtching with aquatint, on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginSwitzerland Switzerland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Sondra Ward Eisenberg in honor of the Docent Program of The Art Institute of Chicago
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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