Ontwerp voor een affiche voor een expositie in Laren 1884 - 1952

This is a pencil sketch by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries for a poster advertising an exhibition in the Dutch town of Laren. The image depicts a lantern with a bird perched on it and is inscribed with the Dutch text "Het Huis met de Lantaarn", which translates to "The House with the Lantern". The poster was likely created in the early 20th century, between 1884 and 1952, before the artist's death in 1953. The design emphasizes the simple lines of the lantern and its shadow, creating a graphic and eye-catching image. This is a unique example of de Vries' design work, as he is more well-known for his paintings.