Artist/Designer
Ismael Smith i Mari
Preview
Commissioned for
Enrique Granados
Signed
Yes
Description
A pictorial bookplate in black ink on sepia tinted paper for Enrique Granados, a catalonian composer. "Ex-Libris" is used to show who the book owner is. The man holding a guitar is wearing a long cape and high heels. There is a woman standing next to him has her arms in front of her chest like she is about to open her arms. She is wearing a dress with high heels on and has a large comb, a veil, and flowers in her hair.They are looking at each other and they are in a subtle dance pose. There is a floating head looking to the left that is hidden in the man's cape.
Condition
Affixed on card stock
Bookplate Function
Ownership
Object Type
Bookplate
Bookplate Type
Pictorial
Language
English, Latin, Spanish
Date or Era
20th Century
Object Size
2.75 x 4.5 in.
Bookplate Collection Number
BA980
Subject
Bookplate designers
Subject
Bookplates--Specimens
Subject
Books—Owners’ marks
Part of
Bookplate Collection of Christine Price
Donor
Christine Price
Digital Publisher
Copley Library, University of San Diego
Date Digitized
2023-11-20
Image Format
image/tif
Image File Size
3418 KB
Image File Location
S:\Bookplates\Smith i Mari, Ismael\JPEG Images\BA980.jpg
Repository
Special Collections, Copley Library, University of San Diego
Copyright
Images provided for research and reference use only. For more information please contact the University Archives/ Special Collections Department, Copley Library, University of San Diego.
Digital USD Citation
"Ismael Smith i Mari Bookplate Commissioned for Enrique Granados (2 of 2)" (2024). Bookplates by Ismael Smith. Image 18.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/bookplates-artists-smith-mari/18