The Bookplate of the Printer's Devil
1896
Artist, American, 1850 - 1913

Artwork overview
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Medium
engraving on wove paper
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
plate: 30.3 x 36.9 cm (11 15/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
sheet: 36.9 x 27.9 cm (14 1/2 x 11 in.) -
Accession
2008.1.4
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
artist gift to Edwin Babcock Holden (1861-1907), New York. (C. & J. Goodfriend, New York); purchased by NGA, 2008
Associated Names
Inscriptions
recto: lower left in graphite: Printer's Devil Bookplate to Mr. E.B. Holden / with compliments of F.S. King Designer & Engraver / Feb. 1896; lower right in graphite: Fifth state-Eight impressions / F.S.K.; lower left corner in graphite in unknown hand (erased): 43/3; verso: lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: APG 9280
Markings
none
Watermarks
none
Wikidata ID
Q76438921