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More from the Copyright for Artists FAQWhat is Copyright?Is a Copyright Symbol Essential?Full Artist's Copyright FAQ More on PaintingNew posts to the Painting forums:Q. Artist's Copyright FAQ: What's the Situation with Photos of Famous Paintings?A. If a painting is no longer under copyright, a colour transparency (and probably a digital scan of that transparency, though some scans have 'watermarks' which are copyrighted) is also not under copyright according to a 1998 case between the Bridgeman Art Library and Corel Corporation. (See also this Cornell summary.) It's important to check whether the original painting is out of copyright. If you paint a copy of an Old Master, it's good etiquette to write "after [artist's name]" so that the viewer knows the painter's origins. Go to Full Artist's Copyright FAQ. Disclaimer: The information given here is based on US copyright law and is given for guidance only; you're advised to consult a copyright lawyer on copyright issues. More from the Copyright for Artists FAQWhat is Copyright?Is a Copyright Symbol Essential?Full Artist's Copyright FAQ More on PaintingNew posts to the Painting forums: |
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