Untitled Valentine (Two Putti in a Wreath)
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Untitled Valentine (Two Putti in a Wreath)

TitleUntitled Valentine (Two Putti in a Wreath)
ArtistEsther Howland American,1895-1924
Date1850/59 19th century
MediumCollaged elements and green paint on cut and embossed (designed) ivory wove paper
Classificationcollage
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of Paul E. Pearson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Untitled Valentine (Two Putti in a Wreath)” is a work by Esther Howland American,1895-1924, dated 1850/59. It is executed in collaged elements and green paint on cut and embossed (designed) ivory wove paper and classified as collage. 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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