Tekstontwerp voor Gedenkboek Hilversum 1424-1924 1924

This 1924 design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries is a pencil sketch on graph paper for a commemorative book about Hilversum, Netherlands. The work is a preliminary design for a title page that reads "Wilhelmina Koningin der Nederlanden" (Wilhelmina Queen of the Netherlands), suggesting a dedication to the reigning Dutch monarch at the time. The simple composition with the title prominently displayed on the top exemplifies the clean, functional aesthetic of the early 20th century. The use of graph paper highlights the artist's meticulous attention to detail and the importance of precise design in typography and layout.