Ontwerp voor een ex libris met de letter H 1887 - 1924

Here is a design for a bookplate with the letter H, created by Julie de Graag. Just look at those beautifully stylized and intertwined lines. It’s like a minimalist dance, where the letter ‘H’ becomes an emblem of a secret society. You can imagine De Graag carefully drafting this little symbol – a sort of heraldic emblem. You can tell she wasn’t aiming to reproduce reality. She wanted to explore the shapes and patterns of her imagination. It's fascinating to imagine De Graag in her studio, experimenting with forms, and allowing intuition to guide the process. The design feels deeply personal. The physical act of creating the print becomes a form of embodied expression. It’s a reminder that art is a form of conversation across time, inspiring creativity and embracing ambiguity.