Title Page

1803

British 19th Century

Associated Names
British 19th Century

Artist

The artwork is a horizontal illustration featuring a decorative title page. Dominating the composition is a large, elaborately inscribed stone tablet, angled diagonally across the scene with ornate text detailing the publication information, dated April 30, 1803. To the left, a figure with wings stands, pointing towards the text with one hand while holding a quill in the other. The figure is depicted with curly hair and draped clothing. In the foreground, two scrolls and a drawing instrument rest on the ground. Surrounding the composition are detailed foliage and trees, framing the scene. The overall tone is monochromatic, with intricate line work emphasizing the detailed textures and forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen-and-tusche lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.6 × 23.1 cm (6 9/16 × 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.110

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Man 1962, no. 1

  • Series Title

    Specimens of Polyautography [1947.7.110-145]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Man, Felix H. "Lithography in England (1801-1810)." In Prints, edited by Carl Zigrosser. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962: 116-130.

Wikidata ID

Q65070066