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How to Cite a Image or Photograph in Lancet (current)

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

Lancet Reference List Format

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

Lancet Example for a Image or Photograph

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

1 Moreau C. Study at the window. Toronto, Canada: City Museum of Art, 1974 https://www.example.org/collection/study-at-the-window.

Matching in-text citation: 1

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 Lancet (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 Lancet 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: lancet.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 Lancet?
To cite a image or photograph in Lancet (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Lancet format for a image or photograph citation?
The Lancet format for a image or photograph is: 1 Moreau C. Study at the window. Toronto, Canada: City Museum of Art, 1974 https://www.example.org/collection/study-at-the-window.
What does the in-text citation look like for a image or photograph in Lancet?
In Lancet, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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