1930 (made)
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Engraved bookplate of Fritz Volkmar depicting a woman, in ancient dress, descending the stirs of a temple to meet a centaur. The woman is holding a bouquet and the centaur is writing on a scroll of parchment. The sea, upon which a ship is sailing, is visible in the background.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
Brief description | Print by John William Jameson, bookplate of Fritz Volkmar, engraving, United States, 1930 |
Physical description | Engraved bookplate of Fritz Volkmar depicting a woman, in ancient dress, descending the stirs of a temple to meet a centaur. The woman is holding a bouquet and the centaur is writing on a scroll of parchment. The sea, upon which a ship is sailing, is visible in the background. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'J. W. Jameson Del & Sc. 1930.' (Lettered)
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Credit line | Given by Mrs Irene D. Andrews |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1932. London: HMSO, 1933 |
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Accession number | E.434-1932 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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