The Canterbury Tales, prologue, opening page.
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Title |
The Canterbury Tales, prologue, opening page. |
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Creator |
Burne-Jones, Edward (English artist, 1833-1898)
Morris, William (English designer, writer, and activist, 1834-1896) |
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Date |
1896 |
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Cultural Context |
English
British
European |
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Style/Period |
Medieval
Pre-Raphaelite
Symbolist |
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Subject |
Literature
Poetry
Lettering (Layout features)
Initials
Borders (Ornament areas)
Patterns (Design elements)
Plants
Vines
Leaves
Grapes
Gardens
Shrubs
Flowers
Trees
Wells
Fences
Railings
Balustrades
Balusters
Mountains
Men
Authors
Reading
Robes
Books
Birds |
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Description |
"The Canterbury Tales", prologue, opening page, in "The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer" Kelmscott Press, 1896, woodcut illustration by Burne-Jones, border decorations and initials by William Morris. |
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People Pictured |
Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400 |
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Measurements |
16 3/4 x 11 1/2" |
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Technique |
Illustration (process)
Woodcut (process)
Printing (process)
Printmaking
Relief printing |
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Work Type |
Illustrations
Book illustrations
Woodcuts
Prints
Relief prints |
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Source |
Delevoy, Robert L. Symbolists and Symbolism. Geneva: Skira; New York: Rizzoli, 1978. (p.146 left) |
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Rights |
All reproduction rights reserved by A.D.A.G.P. and S.P.A.D.E.M., Paris, Cosmopress, Geneva, and A.S.B.L., Brussels. |
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Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
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Format |
image/jpeg |
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Digital File Name |
VRC 1032-68.jpg |
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