Carolingian Initial A

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Carolingian initial A showing figures, interlace patterns, and foliated ornaments — Carolingian initial A.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Ornaments & patterns
Technique:: Wood engraving
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Getty Research Institute, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Histoire de l'ornementation des manuscrits
Author(s):: Denis, Ferdinand
Publisher:: Paris: Léon Curmer, 1857
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Description

Wood engraving reproduction of a hand-drawn Carolingian initial A showing figures, interlace patterns, and foliated ornaments.

Keywords: 1850s, 19th century, black & white, lettering, medieval, reference book

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