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Road Scene, Heathersett, 1812. Etching on China paper, laid down on ivory wove paper.

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Etching on China paper, laid down on ivory wove paper · Image: 16 × 15 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Road Scene, Heathersett
Artist
John Crome English, 1768-1821
Date
1812
Medium
Etching on China paper, laid down on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
Image: 16 × 15 cm (6 5/16 × 5 15/16 in.); Sheet: 16.7 × 15.5 cm (6 5/8 × 6 1/8 in.); Secondary support: 23.4 × 24.3 cm (9 1/4 × 9 5/8 in.)
Credit line
Everett D. Graff Memorial Fund
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1768–1821

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Road Scene, Heathersett · John Crome, 1812
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