The artwork entitled “Epes Sargent Bookplate,” created by the artist Paul Revere in 1764, exemplifies the Rococo art movement. This piece belongs to the design genre and is part of Revere’s series of bookplates.
The artwork intricately showcases a coat of arms centering around a shield adorned with three fish and a chevron. Surrounding the shield, a lavish rococo style border filled with elaborate floral and foliated motifs accentuates the design’s elegance and sophistication. The entire composition is rendered in fine black lines atop a tan parchment, indicative of the detail-oriented craftsmanship of the period. Below the central emblem, the name “Epes Sargent” is inscribed in an elegant, flowing script. At the bottom left, the artist’s name “P. Revere. Sculp” is engraved, underscoring the piece’s authenticity and historical significance. The overall effect is one of refinement and classic beauty, characteristic of the Rococo movement’s ornamental style.
