It’s been a while since I’ve found a nice letter M drop cap to share with you. This one dates back at least to 1870, when it was included in a book about decorative design. Knowing that, it’s no wonder that they would use such an interesting and elaborate M drawing to start the preface of the book.
There are so many shapes and styles included in this letter image that I’m finding it a bit hard to describe it too you. Although earlier, it has a bit of an art deco look to the letter itself. The filigree like decorations surrounding the letter remind me a bit of delicate wrought iron work. There’s places with dark and light that make it a striking piece yet it remains elegant overall.
Hopefully, someone can utilize this elaborate M drawing to create a wonderful new design of their own.
This image is copyright free and in the public domain anywhere that extends copyrights 70 years after death or at least 120 years after publication when the original illustrator is unknown.
