• 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 more than 70 years ago (before 1st January 1943); or

• A photograph, which was made available to the public (e.g. by publication or display at an exhibition) more than 70 years ago (before 1 January 1943); 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) more than 70 years ago (before 1 January 1943).

 This tag can be used only when the author cannot be ascertained by reasonable enquiry. If you wish to rely on it, please specify in the image description the research you have carried out to find who the author was.

 The above is all subject to any overriding Publication right which may exist. In practice, Publication right will often override the first of the bullet points listed.

This tag does not apply to engravings or musical works. Unpublished anonymous paintings remain in copyright until 1 January 2040. More information.

Чтобы быть размещёнными на Викискладе, произведения в общественном достоянии не должны быть защищены авторским правом одновременно и в США, и в стране-источнике данного произведения. Если произведение опубликовано не в США, файл должен иметь дополнительный шаблон лицензии, показывающий его статус в стране-источнике с точки зрения охраны авторских прав.