Bandontwerp 1884 - 1952

Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries’s “Bandontwerp” is a black and white design for a band. The frame is composed of stylized, Art Nouveau elements, such as swirling lines and floral motifs. The artist, a Dutch graphic designer, created this work between 1884 and 1952. The design incorporates the inscription “GOUDA G.B.VANGOOR ZONEN” and is signed with the artist’s initials, R.W.P. de V. It is a classic example of graphic design from the period.