Description
The Music Score-19th Century Lithograph by Robert AnningBell
A 19th-century lithograph by Robert Anning Bell(1863–1933), titled “The Music Score.” Created in 1898, the composition depictsa woman reclining against pillows while looking down at a musical score orbook, rendered in Bell’s delicate and atmospheric linear manner. The printbears the artist’s monogrammatic signature “R:An B” and the date “98” in thestone at lower right, and has the embossed The Studio London blindstamp in thelower margin. The original printed tissue guard is also present, titled “THE MUSIC-SCORE,”with the caption “AN AUTO-LITHOGRAPH BY R. ANNING BELL.”
Printed on wove paper. The sheet is in good condition,with minor toning and handling marks. Please review the photographs carefullyfor condition and detail.
Details • Medium: Lithograph on paper • Artist: Robert Anning Bell • Title: The Music Score • Date: 1898 • Paper Size: 11.25 × 7.75 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Good condition; minor toning; handling marks; unframed
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Lower right in image: R:An B • Lower right in image: 98 • Lower margin blindstamp: The Studio London • Tissue guard: “THE MUSIC-SCORE,” / AN AUTO-LITHOGRAPH / BY R. ANNING BELL.
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
