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[Bookplate for Ellen A. Hoffman by Walter J. Phillips] Phillips, Walter J.

Description

This wood-engraved bookplate's design is based from on a view near Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. It features a running stream, grass, and trees. Bookplate image is surrounded by a stylized border, which features the grass of parnassus, which is also featured in the foreground of the scene. Bookplate is printed in black ink, on very thin paper.

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Title
[Bookplate for Ellen A. Hoffman by Walter J. Phillips]
Creator
Phillips, Walter J.
Date Created
1939
Description
This wood-engraved bookplate's design is based from on a view near Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. It features a running stream, grass, and trees. Bookplate image is surrounded by a stylized border, which features the grass of parnassus, which is also featured in the foreground of the scene. Bookplate is printed in black ink, on very thin paper.
Extent
1 bookplate : wood engraving ; 9.6 x 13.3 cm
Subject
Plants; Landscape drawings
Geographic Location
Canada
Person Or Corporation
Hoffman, Ellen A.
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Canadian artist Walter J. Phillips (1884-1963) is most well known for his pioneering of the colour woodblock form, and he also produced numerous works in watercolours and etchings. Among many other places around the world, Phillips lived primarily in Canada, specifically in Winnipeg, Banff, and Victoria. His artwork often features scenes of the Canadian landscape, primarily of Western Canada and of its residents, along with First Nation subjects and scenes.
References:
1) Boulet, Roger. The Tranquility and the Turbulence. Markham, Ontario: M.B. Loates Publishing Ltd, 1981.
2) Scott, Douglas Campbell. Walter J. Phillips. Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1947.
Identifier
BP MUR CAN P H644; BP_MUR_CAN_P_H644
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Leslie Binder. BP MUR CAN P H644
Date Available
2009
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
DOI
10.14288/1.0215517
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca