Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Gardiner Chandler inscribed below

1782

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Gardiner Chandler inscribed below is a 1782 by Paul Revere II, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Revere II
When & what style?: 1782 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a coat of arms. At the center is a shield with a checkered pattern. On either side of the shield stand three lions, each holding a sword. Above the shield is a winged angel’s head, and swirling leaves and flowers frame the whole design. The name "Gardiner Chandler" is written in cursive below. The artist signed it "P. Revere Sculp," which means Paul Revere II made this. It’s a formal, detailed style typical of the time. Next, look up Paul Revere II (American, 1735–1818) to see more of his work.