Plattegronden en voorgevels van twee villa's 1825 - 1907

Willem Springer Jr. rendered these villa designs using ink on paper. The sharp lines suggest that he may have used tools like rulers, set squares, and compasses to achieve precision and accuracy. While the drawings are not inherently tied to modes of production or capitalism, they are related to labor and class because the villa designs represent dwellings for the wealthy. The labor involved in constructing such villas would be substantial, employing various skilled trades such as bricklayers, carpenters, and interior decorators. The villas themselves symbolize luxury and privilege, reflecting the economic disparity between the affluent who can afford such residences and the working class who build and maintain them. The material presentation of the drawings contributes to their perceived value, emphasizing the intellectual labor and technical skills involved. It is an example of the architect's ability to create visually appealing and structurally sound designs for an elite clientele.