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[Bookplate for Lieve Van Kerkhove and Martin Jackson]

Description

In black ink, this pictorial contemporary bookplate consists of a nude female, seated in a wood boat which is too small relative to her size. The nude's knees are up, her legs spread open, and her feet and buttocks rest on the outer edges of the craft (only her left foot and left buttock are visible). Extending from inside the boat upwards into the air, and held by the nude's right hand, is a larger-than-life fountain pen. The nude's left arm descends behind her raised knee, and emerges from behind the left buttock as a hand holding the stem of a rose ; the hand and rose appearing somewhat disconnected from the rest of the body. Resting between her legs, seen as almost emerging from the pubic region, is a cat with upraised tail and paws which rest on the bow of the boat. Below the cat, on the port side of the boat is an image of a lyre. In the turbulent river which surrounds the boat, one can see additional rose blossoms floating on the surface of the water. In the background, there is an automobile crossing a stone bridge and a large stone church with steeples on the left. One can see a flock of birds flying above the church's western steeple. In the background on the right, one can see the church's cemetery.

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Title
[Bookplate for Lieve Van Kerkhove and Martin Jackson]
Date Created
[between 1900 and 2010]
Description
In black ink, this pictorial contemporary bookplate consists of a nude female, seated in a wood boat which is too small relative to her size. The nude's knees are up, her legs spread open, and her feet and buttocks rest on the outer edges of the craft (only her left foot and left buttock are visible). Extending from inside the boat upwards into the air, and held by the nude's right hand, is a larger-than-life fountain pen. The nude's left arm descends behind her raised knee, and emerges from behind the left buttock as a hand holding the stem of a rose ; the hand and rose appearing somewhat disconnected from the rest of the body. Resting between her legs, seen as almost emerging from the pubic region, is a cat with upraised tail and paws which rest on the bow of the boat. Below the cat, on the port side of the boat is an image of a lyre. In the turbulent river which surrounds the boat, one can see additional rose blossoms floating on the surface of the water. In the background, there is an automobile crossing a stone bridge and a large stone church with steeples on the left. One can see a flock of birds flying above the church's western steeple. In the background on the right, one can see the church's cemetery.
Extent
1 bookplate : intaglio printing ; 10.3 x 14.4 cm
Subject
Animals; Erotica; Music
Geographic Location
Belgium
Person Or Corporation
Van Kerkhove, Lieve; Jackson, Martin
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Lieve Van Kerkhove is involved with a Belgian group of Flemish calligraphers called Calli Art. In the lower left corner is a number, "222", possibly a print series mark. In the lower right corner is a symbol, possibly the artist's (creator) mark. Also included with the bookplate is an envelope, inside of which is written the following text in calligraphy: "23 - 11 - 2007 Dear Ralph, This beautiful [but risqué]! bookplate was a gift from a student at a workshop I taught in Belgium. Please accept this as a gift for your collection. Kindest regards, Martin.
References:
1) "The Belgian type scene," <http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/belgiumfonts.html> (13 February 2008).
Identifier
BP GEN BEL P V365; BP_GEN_BEL_P_V365
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. General Bookplates Collection. BP GEN BEL P V365
Date Available
2008
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
DOI
10.14288/1.0215365
Aggregated Source Repository
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca