Bandontwerp voor: Thérèse Hoven, Vrouwen lief en leed onder de tropen, 1896 before 1896

This design by Reinier de Vries, created before 1896, is a book cover design for "Vrouwen lief en leed onder de tropen" by Thérèse Hoven. The design utilizes a stylized, symmetrical, geometric motif, common in the Art Nouveau style, featuring a central column with radiating lines. The bold use of black and white creates a strong visual contrast that is characteristic of the movement. The design is a testament to the popularization of the Art Nouveau style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and its application across various mediums, such as book covers.