Ontwerp voor ex libris van W.F.H. Oldewelt 1914

This is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Ferdinand Oldewelt, titled "Ontwerp voor ex libris van W.F.H. Oldewelt" ("Design for a bookplate of W.F.H. Oldewelt"). Created in 1914, the artwork depicts a man sitting outdoors, reading a book. The composition features a simple outline style with a dark background, typical of woodcuts. The design is meant for a bookplate, a small illustration pasted inside the cover of a book to identify the owner. The subject's silhouette and surrounding details, like the tree and water, are stylized and simplified, adding to the artistic appeal of this traditional bookplate design.