Tan-colored bookplate with black illustration. Man in long robe with cloak over shoulders stands on shelf, holding book in left hand, facing left. He has short dark hair and stands in front of curtain with coat of arms pattern. Above the man is an arched window with drapes and the text "Herbert Spencer Allen". At bottom of the bookplate, below the shelf, is a decorative design with the text "His Book". The illustration is surrounded by a border. There are decorative shield-like designs in upper corners. The artist's signature appears at bottom.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 552 × 900 px
- Museum record:
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