This is a drawing of an ornately designed book title page featuring the text "HISTORIETTES OU NOUVELLES EN VERS PAR Mr. IMBERT" and "A AMSTERDAM MDCCLXXIV." The design incorporates classical motifs with cherubic figures and mythical creatures resembling sphinxes at the bottom of the frame. Above them are two cherubs near a garland holding objects like a scroll or quill. The border consists of intricate floral patterns, some resembling architectural details.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1774
- Medium
- bound volume with letterpress text and six etching and engravings
- Dimensions
- 6272 × 10215 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original