Title Page to The New World of Words or A General English Dictionary

published 1678

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a dictionary title page. The drawing features portraits down each side with names underneath each one. The center showcases a globe design inscribed with "Novus Orbis" and "Verborum", encapsulated by pillars with a banner. The middle section contains text introducing "The new World of Words or a Generall English Dictionary," followed by a description of its contents. Above this, the artwork divides into two upper sections illustrating the cityscapes of "Cambridge" and "Oxford".

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 26.4 × 15.4 cm (10 3/8 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.906


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

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Wikidata ID

Q65218030

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