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The Arte of English Poesie
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, English, 16th century
Author: George Puttenham (English, died in 1590)
Printer: Richard Field (English, died in 1624)
Author: George Puttenham (English, died in 1590)
Printer: Richard Field (English, died in 1624)
1589
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with one woodcut, diagrams, and concrete typography
Dimensions
Overall: 19.4 x 14.2 x 1.9 cm (7 5/8 x 5 9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horatio Greenough Curtis
Accession Number25.694
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: Richard Field, 1589
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet IV, 987; STC 20519
Description(London: Richard Field, 1589) Quarto; 138 leaves; modern gilt-stamped brown morocco (Rivière & Son).
Woodcut portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (fol. AB4v); examples of "concrete" poety in decorative typography (N1v-N2r).
Woodcut portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (fol. AB4v); examples of "concrete" poety in decorative typography (N1v-N2r).
ProvenanceHoratio Greenough Curtis (1844-1922; inscription: "H. G. Curtis April 1909"); his widow, by whom given to MFA, April 1925.