The Winter Sun
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The Winter Sun

TitleThe Winter Sun
ArtistGeorge Gardner Symons American, 1861–1930
Datec. 1909 20th century
MediumOil on canvas
Classificationoil on canvas
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineFriends of American Art Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Winter Sun” is a work by George Gardner Symons American, 1861–1930, dated c. 1909. It is executed in oil on canvas and classified as oil on canvas. 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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