Ontwerp voor een titelpagina voor: E.T.A. Hoffmann, Notenkraker en muizenkoning, 1898 1898

This 1898 design by Willem Wenckebach is a title page for a Dutch translation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." The artwork features decorative lettering with flourishes and stylized floral elements, reflecting the Art Nouveau style prevalent during this period. This design, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wenckebach's talent for creating visually engaging book covers that complement the content within. This piece, measuring 130 mm by 234 mm, exemplifies the artistic approach to book design popular at the turn of the 20th century.