Raphael Boguslav | Calligraphy and Scribal Arts

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Raphael Boguslav (1929-2010) developed an interest in calligraphy at the age of 12, and by his early twenties had mastered this hand-wrought, highly demanding form of art. For more than 40 years, he used the techniques and design elements of calligraphy from different historical periods and cultures to create personal monograms, corporate logos, posters, frontispieces, and more. Among these are iconic images such as the Nike "swoosh" logo and recreation of important historical documents such as an exact, hand-created facsimile of the original 1784 Charter of the Bank of America (originally signed by John Hancock) which Bugoslav was commissioned to recreate for the Charter's renewal in 1984. In his later years, Boguslav's calligraphy and scribal arts were created first on paper and then fully executed digitally.

image A Hard Nut to Crack Year Unknown
image A Tradition of Service Year Unknown
image ABBW (Monogram) Year Unknown
image Abrams logos Year Unknown
image Aerostat Year Unknown
image Altimira Wine 1 Year Unknown
image Altimira Wine 2 Year Unknown
image Altimira Pinot Noir label Year Unknown
image American Artists Christmas Card Year Unknown
image American Express promo Year Unknown
image Carol Anderson Flagmaker Year Unknown
image Angel Year Unknown
image Angela Moore Year Unknown
image Arnold Art logo Year Unknown
image Asterix & Obelix Cafe logo Year Unknown
image AT&T Spirit of America Promotion Year Unknown
image Atlantic Mutual Annual Report 1992
image AVIA Font Year Unknown
image Awe Shucks! Year Unknown
image B. Altman & Co. Shopping Bag Year Unknown
image Battle (singer) Year Unknown
image 1 Bay Street Year Unknown
image Belk Year Unknown
image Benson-Sherman Wedding Invitation 1984
image Bess Eaton Year Unknown
image Blithewold logo Year Unknown
image BMF Monogram Year Unknown
image Bonus Dollars Year Unknown
image Boston Marriot Package Design Year Unknown
image Botsford Constantine & McCarthy logo Year Unknown
image BSW Monogram Year Unknown
image Raphael Boguslav Business Card Year Unknown
image C2 logo Year Unknown
image Calligraphic Pattern Year Unknown
image Calligraphy Book Jacket Year Unknown
image Raphael Boguslav Calling Card Year Unknown
image Celebrating American Poetry cover design 1998
image Certificate of Authenticity Year Unknown
image CF Monogram Year Unknown
image Chardonnay Year Unknown
image Clock Year Unknown
image Compasses 1 Year Unknown
image Compasses 2 Year Unknown
image Coronet Script font Year Unknown
image Crazy 'bout My Baby Year Unknown
image Crême de la Crême Year Unknown
image Dragon Shield Year Unknown
image 21 East River Street Year Unknown
image Echo Newspaper 1984
image Embree Wedding Announcement 1983
image Fancy Year Unknown
image Folkies Year Unknown
image Fun Selections Year Unknown
image Gallo Crest Year Unknown
image Gifts From A Fine Hand Year Unknown
image Glowing Clock Face Year Unknown
image Goldilocks Year Unknown
image Grande Dame of Boston Year Unknown
image Great Taste Year Unknown
image Michael Gurian label Year Unknown
image H.M.S. Bliss Year Unknown
image Hearts and Flowers Year Unknown
image Hill of Gold Year Unknown
image Ice Wine Year Unknown
image In Celebration of Learning Year Unknown
image In Good Company 1984
image J. W. Sheetz Year Unknown
image Jason's Grant Year Unknown
image Gowdy - Sharp Wedding Invitation 1984
image JNB Monogram Year Unknown
image KA Monogram Year Unknown
image King of Kings Year Unknown
image KLD Monogram Year Unknown
image Raphael Boguslav letterhead Year Unknown
image LEW Monogram Year Unknown
image Lewis Year Unknown
image Macy's Flower Show Year Unnown
image MAK Monogram Year Unknown
image Mandala Year Unknown
image Meador Estate Year Unknown
image Mecray Titling Year Unknown
image Mecray Title 2 Year Unknown
image Mecray Title 3 Year Unknown
image Mecray Title 4 Year Unknown
image Mecray Title 5 Year Unknown
image Michael Year Unknown
image MPA Monogram Year Unknown
image Letterhead (original) Year Unknown
image The Narragansett Year Unknown
image Newport Bay Club Year Unknown
image NPT Vineyards Year Unknown
image On the Avenue Year Unknown
image Oval Painting Year Unknown
image Pasta Year Unknown
image Pennsylvania Gazette 1998
image Phillips Exeter Academy 1993
image Potpourri Year Unknown
image Potter & Co. Year Unknown
image Pramberger Year Unknown
image Pride of Ownership Year Unknown
image Providence Journal Company Year Unknown
image PSK Monogram Year Uknown
image RB Monogram Year Unknown
image Raphael Boguslav logo Year Unknown
image Rebecca Rex Year Unknown
image Ruben Perczek Year Unknown
image Regali Pattern Year Unknown
image RS Monogram Year Unknown
image RB Monogram Year Uknown
image Ryan's Year Unknown
image Sakonnet Plaque Year Unknown
image Script Capitals Year Unknown
image Seaward Year Unknown
image Sebastian's Year Unknown
image Slate Calligraphy Year Unknown
image Sleeping Betty Year Unknown
image Smart Money Year Unknown
image Son Nova Record Cover Year Unknown
image Splendor in the Cash Year Unknown
image Spring & Summer Year Unknown
image Stacey Year Unknown
image Tendres Cousines Year Unknown
image The Bay Year Unknown
image The Boston Common Year Unknown
image The Brass Rail Year Unknown
image The Cat in Photography Year Unknown
image The Clock Year Unknown
image The Global Marketplace Year Unknown
image The Greenhouse Year Unknown
image The Spirit of Numerica Year Unknown
image Townhouses Year Unknown
image Two Ragas Year Unknown
image Weatherspoon Year Unknown
image Raschke-Schleischer Wedding Invitation 1980
image Boston Piano Company Year Unknown
image Wrought Iron Gate Year Unknown
image Yes! Year Unknown