Old engraving 1898, Metric system, measurement, ruler • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1898, on the metric system, lengths, cubic meter, weight in kilograms, currencies • original document and not a simple reproduction • sheet size: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for framing • with more 120 years old, the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • this piece is signed by jacques maurice dessertenne, (1867-1962), french painter and illustrator of architecture, anatomical and zoological plates, particularly ornithological • lithograph taken from an old larousse encyclopedia in french, a true time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. • the sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my store or send me a message if you are looking for particular subjects, I offer a large number of subjects • for the purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction.