Bandontwerp voor een boek gepubliceerd door dr. P. Kieft 1884 - 1952

This is a design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries for the cover of a book published by Dr. P. Kieft in 1884. The design is a black and white ink drawing on paper. The design is dominated by a large ornate frame that surrounds the title of the book, “Deutſche Buchera”. The frame is filled with intricate designs and calligraphy. The drawing appears to be a sketch, as it has a gridded background that might have been used for measuring, and is labeled "12er-Plaats vignet" which means "12-place vignette". The inscription also shows the year of publication (1912), suggesting this design is dated sometime between the years 1912 and 1952. This is an example of graphic design in the early 20th century.