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Design for a Science Certificate

Drawing
1884 (made)
Artist/Maker

Pen drawing, architectural composition, on the pediment is worded 'IN NATURE'S INFINITE BOOK OF SECRESY A LITTLE CAN I READ'. Beneath is a seated figure in a niche, meditating before a celestial globe. Monogram and date 1884.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleDesign for a Science Certificate (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Design for a Science Certificate, pen drawing, Edward Poynter, 1884
Physical description
Pen drawing, architectural composition, on the pediment is worded 'IN NATURE'S INFINITE BOOK OF SECRESY A LITTLE CAN I READ'. Beneath is a seated figure in a niche, meditating before a celestial globe. Monogram and date 1884.
Dimensions
  • Height: 495mm (Note: measured in a mount)
  • Width: 330mm (Note: measured in mount)
Collection
Accession number
9288

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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