This is a drawing of an owl-themed ex libris illustration. It consists of two sections: a nocturnal scene with owls on the left and an ex libris design on the right. The left side shows owls in a dark scene with a crescent moon and a castle-like structure in the background. The right side includes the words "EXLIBRIS" at the top, an open book, decorative swirls, and a figure next to books and other objects. The drawing has a mysterious and curious mood with a subdued color palette.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1885
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 11564 × 8453 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original