Bandontwerp voor: Felicie Jehu e.a., Het reuzenboek voor onze kleintjes, 1937 1937

Miep de Feijter made this book cover for ‘The Giant Book for our Little Ones’ in 1937. It’s a black and white line drawing, but it feels super graphic and bold, doesn't it? The whole composition is built around a strong contrast between positive and negative space. Look how the thick, black lines define the figures, but also create these sharp, geometric shapes around them. It's like the shapes and the people are dancing together. The lettering is bold and blocky, almost like a construction set. It reminds me of Fernand Léger, who also liked to use strong lines and simple shapes in his work. I love how the artist uses the line to create a sense of depth and volume, especially in the way she renders the children's faces. There’s a real joy in mark making, a kind of playful energy that makes you want to pick up a pencil and start drawing. This piece reminds us that art is a conversation, a back-and-forth between ideas and materials.