Ex libris van Tekla 1932

"Ex libris van Tekla" is a woodcut print by Hungarian artist Kornél Révész, created in 1932. The artwork depicts a bookshelf overflowing with books and flowers, with a figure reading at its base. This type of artwork is known as an "ex libris," a bookplate used to mark personal ownership of books. The vibrant colors and stylized forms of the artwork are characteristic of Révész's artistic style, which drew inspiration from folk art and Art Nouveau. The artwork, measuring 147 mm in height and 117 mm in width, is a small but powerful statement about the joy of reading and the value of personal libraries.