When was "Fables, Vol. I & II" created?

This artwork was created 1729–47.

What medium is "Fables, Vol. I & II"?

Fables, Vol. I & II is Illustrations: engraving.

Is "Fables, Vol. I & II" in the public domain?

Yes, Fables, Vol. I & II is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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Fables, Vol. I & II

Q: Who created "Fables, Vol. I & II"?

1729–47

Medium

Illustrations: engraving

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 4 15/16 in. (19 x 12.5 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Classification

Books

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About John Gay

1685 |1757 –1732 |1827 • British|British

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