“The Shadow” by Alphonse Legros (1861) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Shadow

The Shadow

TitleThe Shadow
ArtistAlphonse Legros French, 1837-1911
Date1861 19th century
MediumEtching with foul biting and plate tone in warm black on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineMarjorie B. Kovler Print Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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