Exlibris VI Klochkova 3 Sergey Sergeyevich Solomko (1867-1928)

The drawing presents a vignette centered around books and learning, rendered in a style suggestive of late nineteenth-century graphic arts. A partially opened book dominates the left side of the composition; its pages are densely filled with script, hinting at extensive textual content. The volume is held open by a ribbon tied into a bow, an element that introduces a touch of decorative flourish to the otherwise austere scene.

To the right, a stack of books rises vertically, their spines depicted in varying thicknesses and suggesting a collection of diverse volumes. A web-like structure extends across the upper portion of the image, partially obscuring the books and creating a sense of enclosure or perhaps even hinting at the complexities inherent within knowledge itself. The webs presence could also be interpreted as a visual metaphor for the interconnectedness of ideas.

Beneath the open book, a stylized heart shape incorporates an emblem – a symbol whose specific meaning remains unclear without further contextual information. To the right of this element, Cyrillic script is visible, identifying both the owner (В.И. Клочковъ) and a location (С.П.Б. Литейный 55). This inscription firmly establishes the drawing as an ex libris, a mark of ownership intended to be affixed to books.

The monochromatic palette and meticulous linework contribute to a feeling of quiet formality, characteristic of bookplates and similar decorative items from the period. The overall impression is one of reverence for learning and intellectual pursuits, combined with a personal declaration of ownership and connection to a specific place.