Bandontwerp voor de voorzijde van: Hélène Lapidoth-Swarth, Stille dalen, 1898 1898

This is a design for the cover of Hélène Lapidoth-Swarth’s book, "Stille dalen" (Silent Valleys), created by Dutch artist Reinier de Vries in 1898. The design features an art nouveau style with a stylized flower motif and geometric shapes, which were common themes in de Vries’s work. The elegant yet simple design reflects the era’s love for decorative patterns and the rise of graphic design. The artwork is a testament to the artist's skilled craftsmanship and the impact of the Art Nouveau movement in the late 19th century.