Reclamekaart voor kunstlessen van R.W.P. de Vries Jr. 1884 - 1952

This card, made by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, is a little signpost to a world of creativity, offering lessons in drawing and painting. I can imagine De Vries carefully inking the text and those swirly, mustache-like flourishes at the top. It’s a humble gesture, an invitation. You can picture him printing this and dreaming that it could spark a lifelong love of art in someone. He probably thought about the practical side: the mixing of paints, the stretching of canvases, the quiet concentration. The card reminds me that art isn't just about grand statements. It is also about learning the fundamentals, understanding art history, and yes, even preparing for exams. There’s an unexpected beauty in that blend of the practical and the inspirational.