Who painted Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed?

Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed was painted by Frederick Garrison Hall in 1922.

Where can I see Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed?

Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed

Frederick Garrison Hall , 1922

Bookplate: Robert Gorham Fuller, Ex Libris inscribed is a print by Frederick Garrison Hall. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print, created around 1922 by Frederick Garrison Hall, is a bookplate bearing the inscription 'Ex Libris Robert Gorham Fuller'. It is a black-and-white drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The bookplate depicts a three-masted ship navigating rough seas, with two fish visible beneath the waves and a flag aloft. The owner's name, Robert Gorham Fuller, is rendered in ornate lettering above the vessel.

Technique & Style

Executed in a style reminiscent of traditional book illustrations, the print features intricate lines and shading, characteristic of a drawing technique. The artist's signature is visible in the corner.