Trade Card for G. Testolini, Engraver, Printseller and Frame Maker 1800 - 1900

This 19th-century trade card, created by the Italian-born engraver Gaetano Testolini, advertises his business as a printseller, engraver, and frame maker. The card, a type of advertisement that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, showcases a variety of art supplies, including paints, brushes, and drawing tools. The design is simple and elegant, featuring an allegorical female figure holding a scroll and a male figure sitting with a palette. This trade card is a testament to the importance of printmaking and the art trade in the 19th century.