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How to Cite a Image or Photograph in MLA (9th edition)

Learn how to cite photographs, artwork, charts, and online images in MLA format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

MLA Works Cited Format

Here is the standard MLA format for citing a image or photograph in your Works Cited page:

Artist Last Name, First Name. Title of Image. Year. Museum/Site, Location. Medium.

MLA Example for a Image or Photograph

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

Moreau, Claire. Study at the Window. Photograph. City Museum of Art, 1974, https://www.example.org/collection/study-at-the-window.

Matching in-text citation: (Moreau)

MLA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Artist)

Narrative

Artist's work shows...

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 MLA (9th edition) 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 Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.

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