['Alfabeto Figurato'.]

[Giovanardi (Lampridio)]

['Alfabeto Figurato'.]

Description: broadside engraving equally divided into 24 boxes (I and J contained in a single box) each printed with a letter of the alphabet composed of figures, 21.8 x 30.5cm, top right corner with very faint stain, right edge with minor loss not affecting plate

Publication Details: Emilia Romagna, c. 1860

Notes: A delightful engraving, the letters composed of Pierrot-style figures in a variety of acrobatic positions with the occasional use of props - broom, ladder, hunting-horn - from the engaging artist and inventor, Giovanardi, best known for his innovative inlay techniques, his 'faceted paintings', one of which was rewarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with a gold medal and led to his celebrated 'Crystal Palace Table'. It appears that he created his engravings, in very limited numbers, for his immediate circle and only 25 or so of these designs survive.(Only Yale, Newberry and Princeton accordi...moreA delightful engraving, the letters composed of Pierrot-style figures in a variety of acrobatic positions with the occasional use of props - broom, ladder, hunting-horn - from the engaging artist and inventor, Giovanardi, best known for his innovative inlay techniques, his 'faceted paintings', one of which was rewarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with a gold medal and led to his celebrated 'Crystal Palace Table'. It appears that he created his engravings, in very limited numbers, for his immediate circle and only 25 or so of these designs survive.(Only Yale, Newberry and Princeton according to OCLC.) HIDE