Who created "Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol."?

Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol. was created by Arthur Boyd Houghton in June 10, 1871.

When was "Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol." created?

This artwork was created June 10, 1871.

What medium is "Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol."?

Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol. is Wood engraving.

Is "Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol." in the public domain?

Yes, Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol. is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol. 3

Arthur Boyd Houghton

June 10, 1871

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

Image: 11 7/8 × 8 15/16 in. (30.2 × 22.7 cm) Sheet: 16 in. × 11 11/16 in. (40.7 × 29.7 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928

Accession Number

28.111.10(4)

Tags

FlagsWomen

Art Historical Context

Step into the turbulent world of 1871 Paris with *Women of Montmartre*, a striking wood engraving by British artist and illustrator Arthur Boyd Houghton, published in *The Graphic* magazine on June 10. Measuring nearly 12 by 9 inches, this print captures a group of determined women bearing flags amid the hilly streets of Montmartre, a neighborhood synonymous with bohemian life and radical politics. Houghton's meticulous line work, rendered on wood by skilled engravers, brings vivid energy to the scene, highlighting the era's advancements in reproductive printmaking for illustrated journalism. ...

Women of Montmartre, from "The Graphic," vol. 3

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