The Met Open Access
The Met collection search identifies open-access works and provides large images, object information, creator details, and collection context.
Limitations: Not every object image is open access. Check the public-domain marker and remember that trademarks, privacy, publicity, and cultural concerns can exist separately from copyright.
Why it is useful
The Met collection search identifies open-access works and provides large images, object information, creator details, and collection context. This resource is especially useful for Public-domain images of artworks across many cultures and periods. Review the current instructions and limitations from The Metropolitan Museum of Art before relying on it for important work.
Limitations
Not every object image is open access. Check the public-domain marker and remember that trademarks, privacy, publicity, and cultural concerns can exist separately from copyright.