Daniel B. Fearing

1918

Imagine a mystical sea nymph rising from the ocean depths, her body transforming into a cascading waterfall of hair and rock that supports a full-rigged sailing ship right on her head. This surreal scene is actually a bookplate—an 'Ex Libris'—created in 1918 to mark the personal library of Daniel B. Fearing in Newport, Rhode Island. Artist E.B. Bird designed this piece, blending Art Nouveau curves with a dreamlike maritime fantasy, likely reflecting Fearing's love for the sea. The monochromatic green ink gives it an eerie, underwater feel, perfect for marking the inside cover of a beloved book.

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