Opdrachtblad voor een album voor Prof. Mr. L. den Hartog 1902

"Opdrachtblad voor een album voor Prof. Mr. L. den Hartog" is a design for an album cover created by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries in 1902. This Art Nouveau artwork features a stylized design with a central blue panel containing text dedicated to Professor Mr. L. den Hartog, surrounded by a decorative golden border. The design incorporates two winged creatures flanking a scale, symbols of justice, and intricate floral patterns. The piece reflects the characteristics of the Art Nouveau style, with its emphasis on organic forms, asymmetry, and decorative motifs. The delicate lines and sinuous curves are typical of the period, creating a sense of elegance and beauty. This design is likely to have been commissioned to celebrate Professor den Hartog's 25th anniversary as a professor at the University of Amsterdam.