Nesnídal, Dalibor, Sonnets , not before 2002
- Title(s):
Sonnets : William Shakespeare.
- Published/Created:
- Žlutice Czech Republic, not before 2002.
- Physical Description:
- 1 book sculpture ; 33 cm high, 22 cm wide, 9 cm deep and 10 volumes ; each 6.5 x 5.3 mm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsPR2848.A2 N47 2002 Flat AYale Center for British Art, Gift of Neale Albert, Yale JD 1961, and Margaret AlbertView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/13001877
- Related Content:
- View catalog record for the Sobota edition of Shakespeare Sonnets
- Classification:
- Three-Dimensional Artifacts
- Notes:
- Title from plaque at the head of the cabinet.
A unique copy.
Restricted fragile material. Use requires permission of the Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.
A book sculpture, by Dalibor Nesnídal, in the form of a small wooden cabinet of curiosities containing: Shakespeare's sonnets, in 10 volumes; a reproduction of the Chandos portrait of Shakespeare (NPG 1); a magnifying glass, positioned for viewing the portrait of Shakespeare; a music box playing Beethoven's Für Elise (WoO 59); a sculpture of a fish; a seashell; and a smooth white pebble.
The 10 volumes of Shakespeare sonnets were designed, published and bound in leather by Jan and Jarmila Sobota (2002). For a full description, see the link provided herewith.
The music box is operated by a wooden hand-crank that protrudes from the right-hand side of the cabinet. - Subject Terms:
- Cabinets of curiosities -- Specimens.Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Portraits.
- Form/Genre:
- Music boxes.
Seashell.
Magnifying glasses.
Sonnets.
Fine bindings.
Miniature books (Printing)
Artist's books. - Export:
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