“The Towing Path” by Francis Seymour Haden (c. 1864) 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 Towing Path

The Towing Path

TitleThe Towing Path
ArtistFrancis Seymour Haden English, 1818-1910
Datec. 1864 19th century
MediumEtching and drypoint on copper printed on ivory laid paper
Classificationdrypoint
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of Louise Cobb Walker
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“The Towing Path” is a work by Francis Seymour Haden English, 1818-1910, dated c. 1864. It is executed in etching and drypoint on copper printed on ivory laid paper and classified as drypoint. 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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Updated 2026-09-06