Plate from the House Painter's Library , depicting the model entitled "Single-Layer Ball Letters with Raised Thickness." Designed by A. Botzum and published by E. Thézard Fils in Dourdan around 1900, this lithograph illustrates an alphabet with rounded serifs and red shadow effects on a brown background. This type of lettering was commonly used by sign painters for signs and posters during the Belle Époque, combining volume, legibility, and artisanal elegance.
✦ Provenance: E. Thézard Fils, publisher in Dourdan ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 44.5 × 32.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithograph on laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, minor marginal foxing, vibrant colors
A rare and expressive typographic plate – perfect for lovers of period graphics and art studio decor.
