Caption

Graphic print, bookplate, 2nd half of the 18th–1st half of the 19th century. In the center, a coat of arms shield decorated with ornaments, supported by a griffin (right) and a winged horse (left); at the top a rank crown; below, a ribbon with an inscription. Heraldic animals, horses, acanthus ornamentation, cartouches, griffins, coats of arms, heraldic bookplate style, Latin inscriptions. Made for the Shelburne family; graphic artist.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_448

License type

Rights managed

Available size

57.7Mb (7.4Mb) / 13.2in x 17.0in / 3956 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Graphic print bookplate 2nd half 18th–1st half 19th century center coat arms shield decorated ornaments supported griffin right winged horse left top rank crown ribbon inscription Heraldic animals horses acanthus ornamentation cartouches griffins coats heraldic bookplate style Latin inscriptions Shelburne family graphic artist detailed monochrome drawing off-white rectangular sheet ornate topped decorative crown flanked two stylized creatures shield bears large diagonal cross patterned upper section crown rounded points floral decorations winged horse- creature standing hind legs flowing mane tail visible muscular limbs winged lion- creature also rearing feathered wings curled tail textured coat Intricate scrollwork flourishes surround lower part forming decorative base extends outward sides drawing executed thin dark lines shading visible colors shades black gray pale beige background.