Uitnodiging voor de oprichtingsbijeenkomst van de Société Bibliophiles Contemporains 1889

This artwork, titled "Uitnodiging voor de oprichtingsbijeenkomst van de Société Bibliophiles Contemporains," is a blank invitation card designed by Dutch artist Évert Louis van Muyden in 1889. The card is plain except for stamps and writing in the lower right corner, one indicating the artist and another with the Société Bibliophiles Contemporains logo, a stylized open book. Van Muyden, a well-known Dutch painter and illustrator, was renowned for his versatility across many genres. The minimalist design of this invitation card suggests the sophistication and elegance of the Société Bibliophiles Contemporains, an organization dedicated to the appreciation of books and literary works.