Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown artist, nineteenth century
Title:
Chair with Shelf and Inscription
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/4 × 7 1/2 inches (28.6 × 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in graphite, center: "VITA BREVIS | ARS LONGA"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1974.12.1135
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
coat of arms | shelf | genre subject | chair
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:11767