A typographic plate from the House Painter's Library , illustrating three styles of numerals: "Stick," "Antique Style," and "Monster." Designed by A. Botzum and published by E. Thézard Fils in Dourdan around 1900, this lithograph served as a model for sign painters creating signs, shop windows, or posters. The elegance of the forms and the contrast of the red background highlight the artisanal precision of Belle Époque typographic design.
✦ Provenance: E. Thézard Fils, publisher in Dourdan ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 44 × 32 cm ✦ Material: Lithograph on laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, rare foxing at the margins, clear and contrasting print.
A high-quality graphic study plate – perfect for collectors of antique typography or studio wall decor.
