A Leaf from the Kelmscott Chaucer

published 1896

William Morris

Associated Names
William Morris

Artist, British, 1834 - 1896

This is an image of a beige textured book cover with a label and ties. The cover is light beige linen with two fabric ties on the right side. In the center, there is a rectangular label that reads "A Leaf from the KELMSCOTT CHAUCER. Together with a Monograph by Carl Purington Rollins." The text is black with selected phrases in red. The design highlights fine craftsmanship associated with book arts and the Kelmscott Press.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    set in Chaucer and Troy types in black and red with decorative initials by William Morris, on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.4 x 29.2 cm (16 11/16 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.73.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA; gift 1987 to the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q74877464

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