Cover Design for Louis Couperus’ Psyche before 1898
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This pencil drawing by Jan Toorop, created before 1898, is a cover design for Louis Couperus’ novel Psyche. It features intricate Art Nouveau motifs, including stylized flowers, flowing lines, and a central figure of a woman riding a winged horse. Toorop's signature style, characterized by sinuous lines and organic forms, is evident in this design, which reflects the aesthetic of the late 19th century and the growing interest in symbolism and the beauty of nature. The design is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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This design drawing was made for the cover of Psyche, a Symbolist fairy tale written by Louis Couperus. The lettering is fully integrated into the depiction. Psyche – the Soul – in the form of a nude girl is carried away by Chimera – the Dream – a gigantic, winged white horse.
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