A typographic plate from the Library of the House Painter , featuring the "Two-Tone Monster" typeface designed by A. Botzum and published by E. Thézard Fils in Dourdan around 1900. This polychrome lithograph showcases a deep red alphabet nuanced with burgundy, creating a relief effect through cast shadows. This "Monster" style, highly prized during the Belle Époque, adorned the facades, signs, and shop windows of the grand boulevards. Its strong geometric contrast evokes urban modernity and the virtuosity of sign painters, masters of volume and light.
✦ Provenance: E. Thézard Fils, publisher in Dourdan ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 45 × 30.5 cm ✦ Material: Polychrome lithograph on heavy paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, small marks and discreet stains in the center, edges slightly yellowed without affecting the pattern.
A striking alphabet with an architectural spirit – ideal for lovers of vintage advertising typefaces and Belle Époque signs.
