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How to Cite a Image or Photograph in Elsevier Harvard (current)

Learn how to cite photographs, artwork, charts, and online images in Elsevier Harvard format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Elsevier Harvard Reference List Format

Here is the standard Elsevier Harvard format for citing a image or photograph in your reference list:

Elsevier Harvard Example for a Image or Photograph

A complete Elsevier Harvard reference for a image or photograph, formatted by the official Elsevier Harvard CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Moreau, C., 1974. Study at the window. City Museum of Art, Toronto, Canada.

Matching in-text citation: (Moreau, 1974)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your image or photograph.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Elsevier Harvard (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Elsevier Harvard requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.

CSL style record: elsevier-harvard.csl

Metadata to collect

  • artist or creator
  • title, or a description of an untitled image
  • year of creation
  • medium or format
  • museum, collection or website
  • URL

Common metadata traps

  • Cite the page or collection where you saw the image, never a search engine result.
  • Distinguish the original artwork from a reproduction printed in a book or article.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a image or photograph in Elsevier Harvard?
To cite a image or photograph in Elsevier Harvard (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Elsevier Harvard format for a image or photograph citation?
The Elsevier Harvard format for a image or photograph is: Moreau, C., 1974. Study at the window. City Museum of Art, Toronto, Canada.
What does the in-text citation look like for a image or photograph in Elsevier Harvard?
In Elsevier Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (Moreau, 1974)

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