Kalenderblad augustus met pelikanen by Theo van Hoytema

Kalenderblad augustus met pelikanen 1916

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pen illustration

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old engraving style

"Kalenderblad augustus met pelikanen" (Calendar Sheet August with Pelicans) is a 1916 calendar sheet by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema (1863-1917). The artwork features a detailed illustration of pelicans, with their distinctive beaks and pouches, in a soft, muted palette. The calendar itself is prominently displayed within the composition, with the month "Augustus" written in a bold, decorative font. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van Hoytema's skill as an illustrator and his ability to create a captivating visual narrative within a functional object.

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