Bookplate of Imperial Defence College Library

1932

Stephen Gooden

Associated Names
Stephen Gooden

Artist, British, 1892 - 1955

This is a detailed drawing of a winged lion holding a trident above a sign that reads "IMPERIAL DEFENCE COLLEGE LIBRARY". The image features a winged lion shown in profile with wings extended, holding a trident. The lion is perched above a decorated sign bearing the institution's name. The drawing includes intricate lines and shading to emphasize textures in the lion's mane and feathers, conveying a dynamic and authoritative presence. The name "Stephen Gooden '32" is inscribed at the bottom as the artist and possible year of creation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.5 × 8.2 cm (6 1/8 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4703

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1941, no. 145, State iv/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1941

  • Dodgson, Campbell. "Catalogue of Engravings of Stephen Gooden: 1923-June 1941." Print Collector's Quarterly 28 (1941): 292-321, 478-495.

Wikidata ID

Q64962245

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