Vignet R.W.P. de Vries Jr. 1884 - 1952

This is a vignette, or a small decorative design, created by Dutch artist Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, also known as R.W.P. de Vries Jr. The design is a simple, elegant, and stylized rendering of the artist's name, crafted in a gold hue. The artwork itself is an example of the Art Nouveau style, a popular design movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its flowing lines, organic forms, and emphasis on decorative elements. This vignette likely served as an artistic signature or a design element within a larger work.