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A Leaf from the Kelmscott Chaucer

William Morris

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1896
Medium
set in Chaucer and Troy types in black and red with decorative initials by William Morris, on laid paper
Dimensions
3577 × 4423 px
Public Domain
Yes
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