Fine antique calligraphy plate dedicated to a very slender Italian script, characterized by long hairlines and particularly expressive capital letters. The model is titled Zierl. Italien(e) in German. Its complete alphabet and fluid design make it a beautiful source of inspiration for sign painters, illustrators, calligraphers, or graphic arts enthusiasts. This lithograph comes from the Schriften-Schatz, a collection of alphabet and lettering models published around 1890 by Albert Schiller.
✦ Period: circa 1890 ✦ Origin: Germany, Albert Schiller’s Schriften-Schatz ✦ Dimensions: approximately 30.5 x 20 cm ✦ Material: lithograph on heavy paper ✦ Condition: used condition; paper slightly yellowed, foxing and small signs of aging visible, particularly in the upper section. Small tears along the edges.
A typographic document from the late 19th century, perfect for framing or keeping in a collection dedicated to calligraphy and vintage graphic design.
