Bookplate of R.Y. Pickering, No. 1

1895

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem. The image depicts an ornate coat of arms centered on the page, featuring a shield with an intricate design. The shield is divided horizontally with the top section showcasing two small figures and the lower section displaying a mythological creature. The shield is encompassed by a scrollwork design in a heraldic style, crowned with a decorative helmet. Below the shield is a ribbon banner with the words "JE . GARDYF . BIEN," and further below, the year "ANNO 1895" is displayed. The drawing is rendered with fine lines and attention to detail. The top of the image features the name "R.Y. PICKERING" in bold lettering.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.1 × 8.7 cm (4 3/4 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 12.4 × 8.9 cm (4 7/8 × 3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2338

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 256, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing Julius Rosenwald [1891-1971], Philadelphia, (Lugt 1932d); gift to National Gallery of Art, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

  • Rinder, Frank. D.Y. Cameron, an illustrated catalogue of his etchings and drypoints, 1887-1932. Glasgow: Jackson, Wylie and Company, 1932.

Inscriptions

in plate: R.Y. / PICKERING / JE GARDYE BIEN / DYC / ANNO / 1897

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64954794

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