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Citing Images

Different citation styles have specific elements that must be included in an image citation.  Typically, image citations include some or all of the following elements. 

Examples in MLA (Painting, Sculpture, or Photograph)

Original Work

van Gogh, Vincent. Starry Night. 1889, Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Artist's name, the title of the artwork in italics, and the date of composition, name of the institution, location of the institution.

 

Reproduction of Work (Print)

van Gogh, Vincent. Starry Night. 1889, Museum of Modern Art, New York. Introduction to van Gogh, by Jonathan Smith, Artsy Press, p. 342.

Artist's name. Title of the work in italics. Date, Institution, Location. Title of Work, edition, contributors, publisher, page number.

 

Reproduction of Work (Electronic)

van Gogh, Vincent. Starry Night. 1889. Museum of Modern Art, New York, www.moma.org/collection/works/79802.

 

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