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An elaborate engraved cartouche enclosing a seaside scene with a ship in harbour by a castle, another ship sailing away on the horizon
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SOURCE: Daniel Rabel. Cartouches de diferentes inventions. Tres utilles, a plussieurs sortes de personnes (Paris, 1632) NOTES: This is a plate in a book of cartouches containing landscapes, engraved and published by Malchior Tavernier after designs by Daniel Rabel. Engravings from this publication are found throughout this album compiled by Gentilhatre.
Gryphons, supporters of the ducal arms of Lorraine
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NOTES: Inscribed 'a Nancy', the seat of the Dukes of Lorraine and capital of the duchy.
Excerpt from John Keats’ 1819 poem ‘Lamia’ and sketch of snake
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NOTES: From one of Lethaby's sketchbooks/notebooks covering all forms and periods of art reflecting the breadth of Lethaby's interests.
Incomplete manuscript of an unpublished treatise on architecture by Joseph Gandy (The Art, Philiosophy and Science of Architecture): title page
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NOTES: A monumental work of over 2500 pages covering a multitude of topics from the art, science, history and philosophy of architecture to astrology, furniture, heraldry, hieroglyphics, painting, perspective drawing and sculpture.
Incomplete manuscript of an unpublished treatise on architecture by Joseph Gandy (The Art, Philiosophy and Science of Architecture): page headed 'The Moderns may use abreviated marks as follow'
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NOTES: A monumental work of over 2500 pages covering a multitude of topics from the art, science, history and philosophy of architecture to astrology, furniture, heraldry, hieroglyphics, painting, perspective drawing and sculpture.
