Glossary of Art Terms

The Artist’s Name: In our opinion, a work by the artist.

Attributed to: In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist that may be in whole or in part the work of the artist.

School of: In our opinion, a work by a follower of the artist.

Circle of: In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence.

Manner of: In our opinion, a work in the style of the artist, possibly of a later period.

After: In our opinion, a copy of the work of the artist.

Signed: Has the signature which in our opinion is that of the artist.

Bears Signature: Has a signature which in our opinion might be the signature of the artist.

Dated: Is so dated and in our opinion was executed at about that date.

Bears Date: Is so dated and in our opinion may have been executed at about that date.

Signed Verso: Signed on the rear of the canvas or the rear of the image.