Artwork
Bookplate: Coat of Arms with William Wetmore inscribed below
Bookplate: Coat of Arms with William Wetmore inscribed below is a print by the Baroque artist Paul Revere II. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a bookplate featuring a coat of arms with the name 'William Wetmore' inscribed below, created by Paul Revere II in 1782.
Subject & Meaning
The coat of arms includes a shield with wavy lines and two fish, surmounted by a bird with outstretched wings, and is surrounded by foliage and the motto 'Lentanda Via Est'. The design is rendered in blue ink on light paper, with the name 'William Wetmore' written in a flowing script below.
Technique & Style
The bookplate is characterized by intricate detail and ornate decoration, with careful lines and elaborate flourishes, evoking a traditional and formal style.
History & Provenance
The bookplate is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
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