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This UK artistic work, of which the author is unknown and cannot be ascertained by reasonable enquiry, is in the public domain because it is one of the following:
A photograph, which has never previously been made available to the public (e.g. by publication or display at an exhibition) and which was taken before 1st January 1954; or
A photograph, which was made available to the public (e.g. by publication or display at an exhibition) before 1 January 1954; or
An artistic work other than a photograph (e.g. a painting), which was made available to the public (e.g. by publication or display at an exhibition) before 1 January 1954.
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This tag does not apply to engravings or musical works. Unpublished anonymous paintings remain in copyright until 31 December 2039.More information.
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