Who created "The Flood"?

The Flood was created by François-Nicolas Chifflart in 1859–99.

When was "The Flood" created?

This artwork was created 1859–99.

What medium is "The Flood"?

The Flood is Charcoal and graphite.

Is "The Flood" in the public domain?

Yes, The Flood is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Flood

François-Nicolas Chifflart

1859–99

Medium

Charcoal and graphite

Dimensions

Sheet: 11 5/8 × 19 9/16 in. (29.5 × 49.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of James David Draper, 2019

Accession Number

2021.15.14

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...

The Flood

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