Delightful antique plate dedicated to an alphabet of decorative uncials, where each capital letter combines a round, elegant construction with delicate flourishes. The alternation of red and black ink structures the whole and gives it the true quality of a poster. The original German title, Zierliche Oncials-Schrift, refers to a refined uncial script. Taken from Albert Schiller’s Schriften-Schatz, this lithograph will be particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of calligraphy, revisited medieval art, bookbinding, and antique lettering.
✦ Period: circa 1890 ✦ Origin: Germany, Albert Schiller’s Schriften-Schatz ✦ Dimensions: approximately 30.5 x 20 cm ✦ Material: lithograph on heavy paper ✦ Condition: good vintage condition; slight yellowing of the paper and a few discreet signs of age visible on the margins. small tear in the margin.
An elegant plate of antique lettering, perfect for framing in a library, office, or creative studio.
