Vignet 1884 - 1952

"Vignet" is a black and white drawing by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, a Dutch artist known for his Art Nouveau style. The artwork features a stylized insect with large, expressive eyes and long antennae, creating a sense of both beauty and whimsy. The design incorporates geometric shapes and intricate details characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, which flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This small-scale vignette showcases de Vries's talent for capturing the essence of nature in a simplified yet captivating form.