Ontwerpen voor boekbanden en -illustraties voor publicaties van Uitgeversmaatschappij L.J. Veen 1887 - 1970

This sheet of designs for book covers and illustrations for publications by the publishing house L.J. Veen in the Netherlands is a glimpse into the artistic styles popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The four designs, created by various artists, showcase a range of subjects, from a cat reaching for a bird in a cage to a young girl standing in a floral frame, suggesting the diverse tastes and themes prevalent during this period. The use of black and white line drawings with a focus on details, typical of illustration styles popular at the time, adds to the charm and historical significance of this collection. The designs, kept in the Rijksmuseum, are a testament to the artistic evolution of book covers and the role of illustration in storytelling and visual communication.