The Pig Butcher
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The Pig Butcher

TitleThe Pig Butcher
ArtistCharles Émile Jacque
Date1844 19th century
Mediumetching with engraving on chinese paper
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit linePurchased as the Gift of Andrew Robison
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Pig Butcher” is a work by Charles Émile Jacque, dated 1844. It is executed in etching with engraving on chinese paper and classified as print. 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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