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The Powers of the Pen

John Hamilton Mortimer, Evan Lloyd (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a brown leather-bound book cover. The cover shows signs of wear, including scuffs and discoloration, giving it a rustic and vintage appearance. The edges are stitched with a golden thread pattern. The leather's texture and markings contribute to the antique look of the book.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
bound volume of poetry with 1 etched frontispiece on laid paper, bound with 3 additional poems by the author
Dimensions
7330 × 9146 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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