Visitekaartje van drukkerij J. Deleau-Van Assche te Antwerpen 1847

This 1847 print by E. Houbaer is a business card for the printing firm J. Deleau-Van Assche in Antwerp. The image is composed of a central circle, featuring a printing press, surrounded by decorative flourishes, and smaller circles showing scenes of printing, engraving, and lithography. Surrounding the artwork are scrolling banners showcasing the firm's offerings, such as stationery, cards, books, and articles of fancy. This visually rich design showcases the scope of the firm's services, making it an effective advertisement for the time.