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

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

Turabian Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Turabian format for citing a image or photograph in your bibliography:

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

Turabian Example for a Image or Photograph

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

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

Matching in-text citation: (Moreau 1974)

Turabian In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Artist Year)

Narrative

Artist (Year) created...

Key Turabian Formatting Rules

  • Italicize the title of standalone artworks.
  • Include the medium, year, and institution or website.
  • Include location for physical works.
  • Follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format.

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 Turabian (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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Turabian requirements.

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