Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Robert Sargent Austin, 1895–1973, British
Title:
Bookplate for Prime Minister’s Library
Date:
1931
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 × 9 1/2 inches (38.1 × 24.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered upper center: "Laborantibus Portus Et | Refugium Bibliotheca"; lower center: "Prime Minister’s | Library"; lower left: "WR inv."; lower right: "RSA sc."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift from the Estate of Christopher P. Monkhouse
Copyright Status:
© Estate of the Artist
Accession Number:
B2022.4.54
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:83279