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Last Updated: Jan 11, 2022     Views: 12200

In APA 7th edition, the citation of an image will have the following format:

Artist Surname, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year the artwork was created/picture was taken). Title of the artwork/picture [Format]URL (address of website) 
 
Below are some examples from the APA Style: 
 
  • Wyeth, A. (1948). Christina’s world [Painting]. http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/index
  • Mariomassone. (2015). European grey wolf, Prague Zoo [Photograph]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_wolf 

 

In MLA style, the citation of an image will have the following format:

Artist's name (Last name, First name). "Title of Image." Medium (e.g. Photograph). Name of Website. Publisher of website, publication date. URL, Date accessed. 

This FAQ has a more detailed explanation and many examples on citing images in MLA:
https://chat.library.berkeleycollege.edu/faq/44726 


For more information on creating citations, visit the Writing and Citing LibGuide from the Center for Academic Success, accessible via the library on Canvas.

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