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[Illuminated Manuscript Poem] by Unknown

[Illuminated Manuscript Poem]

1843 - 1845

Red, blue, green and pink ink with gilding, Ink, Gilding

J. Paul Getty Museum

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An illuminated manuscript page features ornate decorative borders with floral and scroll motifs surrounding a handwritten poem. The decoration includes a large initial letter 'E' at the left.

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initial letter e scrollwork floral motif asymmetrical balance ornate border text block flattened picture plane illumination manuscript poem calligraphy decorative border

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