The Small Self-Portrait
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The Small Self-Portrait

TitleThe Small Self-Portrait
ArtistJean-Étienne Liotard Swiss, 1702-1789
Datec. 1778-81 18th century
MediumRoulette and engraving over mezzotint on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginSwitzerland Switzerland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineHugh Dunbar Memorial Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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