Who created "Quarry near Montmartre"?

Quarry near Montmartre was created by François-Nicolas Chifflart in 1865.

What medium is "Quarry near Montmartre"?

Quarry near Montmartre is etching with drypoint on laid paper.

Is "Quarry near Montmartre" in the public domain?

Yes, Quarry near Montmartre is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Quarry near Montmartre

François-Nicolas Chifflart

1865

Medium

etching with drypoint on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 23.8 × 31.8 cm (9 3/8 × 12 1/2 in.) sheet: 30.9 × 44.9 cm (12 3/16 × 17 11/16 in.)

Classification

Portfolio

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

2002.136.14

About the Artist

François-Nicolas Chifflart · 1825–1901

François-Nicolas Chifflart was born on March 21, 1825, in Saint-Omer, France, to Antoine-Omer Chifflart, a skilled locksmith, carver, and engraver who introduced his son to metal engraving while working for tobacco pipe manufacturer Louis Fiolet. From an early age, Chifflart studied at the local municipal school of design before moving to Paris in 1844, where he entered the École des Beaux-Arts an...

Quarry near Montmartre

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