A charming typographic plate from the House Painter's Library , featuring the "Fancy Letters with 1 Layer" model designed by A. Botzum and published by E. Thézard Fils in Dourdan around 1900. This model of black letters with curved serifs and discreet ornamentation illustrates the decorative taste of signs and displays during the Belle Époque. These "fancy" typefaces, both legible and elegant, were often used for art shops, cafés, or refined boutiques. Their fluid lines evoke the brushwork of sign painters, whose precision defined the visual identity of urban shop windows.
✦ Provenance: E. Thézard Fils, publisher in Dourdan ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 43 × 32 cm ✦ Material: Monochrome lithograph on heavy paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patina on the paper, minor signs of wear without affecting the design.
A typographic plate of understated elegance – perfect for framing or a graphic cabinet of curiosities.
