A chromolithographed trade card

by Jacqmain by himself by Lithographic Printer Lithography. G. Jacqmain

$175 · Offered by The Veatchs Arts of the Book

Ghent, mid c19. 4 1/4 x 2 1/2. Lithographed on enamelled card from a black working engraved on stone and ten ink-drawn color stones. A richly attired calligrapher-angel leans against a stack of books and gazes toward the blue heavens as if for inspiration. He is surrounded by classical emblems, art & music, and a verdant landscape, all framed by a golden cartouche. Removed from an album, else fine. Item #18865 A very

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