The Musical Boy
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The Musical Boy

TitleThe Musical Boy
ArtistJames Watson (Irish, c. 1740-1790) after Frans Hals (Dutch, 1582/83-1666)
Date1777 18th century
MediumMezzotint in black on cream laid paper
Classificationmezzotint
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Wallace L. DeWolf and Joseph Brooks Fair Collections
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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