Book of the Artists. American Artist Life, Comprising Biographical and Critical Sketches of American Artists: Preceded by an Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of Art in America
Tuckerman, Henry Theodore · American
1867
- Medium
- bound volume of 25 albumen silver prints and 1 engraving
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 14204 × 10652px
Description
The image shows a book cover titled "AMERICAN ARTIST LIFE." The cover is made of brown leather with embossed gold lettering that reads "AMERICAN ARTIST LIFE." It features an ornate gold decorative border design along its edges with a pattern of swirls and leaves. The spine appears slightly darker than the front cover. The design conveys elegance and historical significance, typical of older collectible books.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).