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860 - After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Alphabet of Figures. Letter E. Imperial print, reproduction
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After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Alphabet of Figures. Letter E. Imperial print, reproduction After Monogrammist MEISTER ES (c. 1450 – c. 1467): Figurative alphabet, Letter E, formed from an ottoman, a bird of prey, two dogs, and a cat; 19th century, reproduction Technique: reproduction on paper Inscription: Numbered on the printing plate: "BL 190 | T 192 | L 287". Date: 19th century Description: The figure alphabet consists of 23 individual leaves. The letters are composed of human figures—people of high and low status, saints, real animals, and mythical creatures—which fit into the silhouette of the letters in sometimes curious formations. High-quality reprint, presumably from the former Reichsdruckerei/Bundesdruckerei. However, it lacks the typical stamp or blindstamp. Keywords: Figure letters, satire, satirical alphabet, saint figure, Christian virtues, Oriental, Turk, animal fight, 19th century, Middle Ages, caricature, Germany, Size: Paper: 38.2 cm x 26.5 cm (15 x 10.4 in), Plate: 16.0 cm x 12.0 cm (6.3 x 4.7 in), Image: 13.8 cm x 11.0 cm (5.4 x 4.3 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored due to age. With light margins on the left and bottom edges. With damage along the right margin and a tear with a bulge in the bottom margin. Slightly stained.
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