Instrumenten Salm 1906 - 1945

"Instrumenten Salm" (1906-1945) is a woodcut by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk (1896-1945), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a newspaper with the Dutch word "Instrumenten" (instruments) visible, likely referencing the "Instrumenten Salm" music shop, which Stolk may have frequented. The bold lines and flat planes characteristic of woodcut printing give the image a strong, graphic quality. The use of limited colors (brown, black, and blue) further emphasizes this graphic style. This piece exemplifies Stolk's talent for capturing the essence of everyday objects and places within the distinct style of early 20th-century graphic art.