Caption

Ex Libris Dr. Hans Nowack; Woldemar (1878–1915), graphic artist; bookplate depicting Eve (Bible) and a female nude; allegorical-symbolic style featuring sun, light, sea (symbol), birds, snakes; themes: nudes, allegories, libraries (book collections); German graphic art, graphic print; dated before 1915; maker: Nowack, Ernst (fl. ca. 1910) noted for bookplates.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_176

License type

Rights managed

Available size

66.9Mb (8.8Mb) / 13.0in x 20.0in / 3900 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ex Libris Dr Hans Nowack Woldemar 1878–1915 graphic artist bookplate depicting Eve Bible female nude allegorical-symbolic style featuring sun light sea symbol birds snakes themes nudes allegories libraries book collections German graphic art graphic print dated 1915 maker Nowack Ernst fl ca 1910 noted bookplates vertical illustration beige sheet central framed scene bordered two tall dark columns topped dense foliage columns nude figure stands back turned arm extended horizon bright sun radiates lines textured sea bird flies figure stands foot rounded textured base wraps band features coiled snake resting drawing rendered fine dark ink lines visible crosshatching stippling worn slightly discolored paper background ranges beige pale tan darker spots edge wear.