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My book of hours : 167 designs engraved on wood

Publisher Frans Masereel Belgian
Author Romaine Rolland French
1922
Not on view
Issued in slipcase.



"This edition is strictly limited to 600 copies for America. Each copy is signed"--Title page verso.



Conceived as a sort of visual novel, these wordless images follow a young man throughout his life, to the end

Artwork Details

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  • Title: My book of hours : 167 designs engraved on wood
  • Artist: Frans Masereel (Belgian, Blankenberge 1889–1972 Avignon)
  • Publisher: Frans Masereel (Belgian, Blankenberge 1889–1972 Avignon)
  • Author: Romaine Rolland (French, 1866–1944)
  • Date: 1922
  • Geography: Paris, France
  • Dimensions: 3 leaves, 147 leaves of plates : chiefly illustrations ; 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Friends of the Thomas J. Watson Library.
  • Object Number: NE1155.5.M3 A6813 1922
  • Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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