Albumblad voor een album voor Prof. Hugo de Vries 1918

This page for an album for Prof. Hugo de Vries is undated and was made by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, probably with pen and ink and watercolor. It’s organized and decorative. The muted tones of green, brown, and cream create a calming yet structured visual experience. The rhythmic, repetitive nature of the vine and leaf border is particularly striking. Look how the leaves twist and turn, creating a sense of movement and growth. The small, individual marks that make up each leaf remind me of the slow, deliberate process of art making. Each stroke, each line, contributes to the overall pattern, forming a cohesive whole from many small parts. The symmetry in this piece reminds me of the meticulous details found in the work of Hilma af Klint, especially in her botanical studies. Both artists share an interest in the natural world, and a commitment to artmaking as a meditative and process-oriented activity. Art invites us to pause, reflect, and find beauty in the unexpected.