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865 - After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Illustrated Alphabet. Letter N. Imperial print, reproduction
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After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Illustrated Alphabet. Letter N. Imperial print, reproduction After Monogrammist MEISTER ES (c. 1450 – c. 1467): Figure alphabet, Letter N formed from dissolute monks and nuns with birds of prey in undignified positions, 19th century, reproduction Technique: reproduction on paper Inscription: Numbered on the printing plate: "BL. 198 | T 200 | L 295". 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, vice, worldview, fantastic, fantasy, monk, nun, eagle, 19th century, Middle Ages, caricature, Germany, Size: Paper: 37.8 cm x 26.5 cm (14.9 x 10.4 in), Plate: 15.7 cm x 18.5 cm (6.2 x 7.3 in), Image: 13.8 cm x 17.0 cm (5.4 x 6.7 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored due to age and a little foxing around the margins. Short tear at the lower margin. Corners slightly bumped.
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