Voyage Pittoresque aux Etats-Unis de l'Amerique. Par Paul Svignine. En 1811, 1812, et 1813. (Title Page from Svinin's Portfolio of Watercolors)
A beige-colored title page with black text. The top line of text features large, ornate cursive script reading "Voyage" and "Pittoresque." Below that, the second line continues with more cursive writing in a similar font but smaller size. The third line displays larger, non-cursive text stating "AUX ETATS-Unis DE l'AMERIQUE." A fourth line presents cursive text reading "Par Paul Svignine." The bottom line shows "En 1811. 1812. ET 1813" with a horizontal line below it. The background has a slightly darker beige tone around the edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1813
- Medium
- Black ink on off-white wove paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 362 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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