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Bookplate: Coat of Arms with John Lowell inscribed

Nathaniel Hurd

1764

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Contemporary

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Bookplate: Coat of Arms with John Lowell inscribed is a 1764 by Nathaniel Hurd, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Nathaniel Hurd
When & what style?: 1764
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a fancy coat of arms with a hand holding a sword. Around it are swirls, leaves, and a crown on top. Below, the name "John Lowell" is written in a fancy script. The hand gripping the sword looks like it’s holding it ready for action. The Latin words say "Occasionem Cognosce," which means "Know the Occasion." If you like old family symbols, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more like this.