This is a richly textured reddish-brown book cover with gold embossed text. The title "DANTE" is displayed prominently in the center, with "FLAXMAN" below it. The border of the cover includes a simple gold outline. The spine of the book, visible on the left edge, has ornate ridges and shows signs of wear. The other edges appear similarly worn.

Album of Drawings for Dante's "Divine Comedy"

c. 1793

Medium: bound volume with 78 drawings in pen and ink and graphite
Classification: Volume
Period: 1776 to 1800
Image size: 9459 × 12806px

Description

This is a richly textured reddish-brown book cover with gold embossed text. The title "DANTE" is displayed prominently in the center, with "FLAXMAN" below it. The border of the cover includes a simple gold outline. The spine of the book, visible on the left edge, has ornate ridges and shows signs of wear. The other edges appear similarly worn.

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