Esemplario di Lauori..., title page (recto)
Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reiussed by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.
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Title page is composed of a central square containing title printed in black ("ESEMPLA") and red (the rest of the title). Title is framed by a border made up of 6 different scenes, each depicting men and women carrying out the various processes of producing textiles. At the lower edge of the bottom border is the title page designer's signature: "fiorio Vavasore fecit".
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Title page is composed of a central square containing title printed in black ("ESEMPLA") and red (the rest of the title). Title is framed by a border made up of 6 different scenes, each depicting men and women carrying out the various processes of producing textiles. At the lower edge of the bottom border is the title page designer's signature: "fiorio Vavasore fecit".
Artwork Details
- Title: Esemplario di Lauori..., title page (recto)
- Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530–1573) , Venice
- Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century)
- Published in: Venice
- Date: August 1, 1532
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
- Object Number: 18.74(1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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