The Quacksalver
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The Quacksalver

TitleThe Quacksalver
ArtistFranz Anton Maulbertsch Austrian, 1724-1796
Date1785 18th century
MediumEtching and drypoint on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginAustria Austria
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAmanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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