How to Cite an Image in Harvard
In Harvard cite an image with the creator, the year, the title in italics, the medium such as photograph or illustration, the repository or website, the access date, and the URL. The in-text citation uses creator and year, or the title when no creator is named.
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How to cite an image in Harvard step by step
- Creator. Give the artist or photographer as the author; if unknown, begin with the title or a description.
- Year. Provide the year the image was created or published.
- Title and medium. Give the title in italics and note the medium, such as photograph or illustration.
- Repository. Name the archive, museum, or website holding the image.
- Access date and URL. For an online image, add the access date and the full URL.
Harvard image citation format
Harvard orders an image as creator, year, title, medium, repository, access date, and URL. The worked example shows the online image form used by most Harvard guides.
Common image citation variations
How do I cite an image with no creator in Harvard?
Begin with the title or a description and use it as the in-text anchor, then give the year, the medium, the repository, the access date, and the URL.
How do I cite a diagram or chart in Harvard?
Name the creator or producing organization, the year, the title, the medium such as diagram, the source, the access date, and the URL.
How do I cite a figure reproduced from another source in Harvard?
Cite the source the figure came from and add a credit line under the figure, with the full entry in the reference list.
How do I cite a museum artwork viewed in person in Harvard?
Give the artist, year, title, the medium, and the holding institution with its location, omitting the URL and access date for an in-person view.
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Image citation FAQ
Does an image need a creator in Harvard?
Not always. When no creator is named, begin with the title or a description and use that as the in-text anchor.
Are image titles italicized in Harvard?
Most Harvard guides italicize the image title and add the medium; check your own guide for the exact convention.