The Prayer
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The Prayer

TitleThe Prayer
ArtistWilliam Morris Hunt
Datec. 1860s 19th century
Mediumcharcoal and chalk on blue-gray paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineCorcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Membership Association Fund, 1951)
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Prayer” is a work by William Morris Hunt, dated c. 1860s. It is executed in charcoal and chalk on blue-gray paper and classified as drawing. 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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