Artwork
Bookplate: Elizabeth M. Leete
Bookplate: Elizabeth M. Leete is a print by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.1369
- Credit line
- Gift of Arthur D. Brooks
About this work
Overview
This rectangular bookplate features an ornate design with a decorative border, two winged creatures on either side, and a central rectangular box bearing the inscription 'Elizabeth M. Leete Her Book'. The overall style is intricate and ornate.
Subject & Meaning
The bookplate serves to signify ownership of a book by Elizabeth M. Leete, with the winged creatures potentially symbolizing protection, wisdom, or the realm of knowledge, though their specific meaning is not explicitly defined.
Technique & Style
The design showcases meticulous detail, evident in the textures of the winged creatures' wings and the intricate patterns along the border, characteristic of a Realist approach emphasizing precision and realism.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided beyond the ownership designation for Elizabeth M. Leete, leaving the date, artist, and production context unspecified.
Context
As a bookplate, it would have been used to mark ownership within a personal library, reflecting a practice common among book collectors and owners of the time, though the exact period is not specified.
Artist & collection
