Omslagontwerp voor: Tijdschrift voor boek- en bibliotheekwezen, 1903 1903

Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries's "Omslagontwerp voor: Tijdschrift voor boek- en bibliotheekwezen" (1903) is a striking example of Art Nouveau style, featuring an ornate border of stylized floral motifs and a central image of a stylized bird, likely representing knowledge and literature. The typography utilizes a bold, stylized font emphasizing the title of the publication. This design, created for a Dutch magazine about books and libraries, demonstrates the strong influence of the Art Nouveau movement on graphic design and its use of organic forms and flowing lines.