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Bookplate for Calvin Coolidge

Timothy Cole, after Sidney Lawton Smith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a highly detailed illustration with a central oval frame depicting a scenic landscape. The view appears elevated, looking down on a grassy area with a tree nearby, and a pathway leading to a house in the distance. The horizon is suggested by trees beyond the house and the cloudy sky above. The engraving features intricate lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of black and grey. Above the landscape is a portrait of a historical figure against an American flag, with the name "Calvin Coolidge" below, surrounded by decorative engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
wood engraving in black on wove paper
Dimensions
1457 × 1844 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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