graphic-art, print, typography, poster, engraving
graphic-art
hand-lettering
hand drawn type
landscape
hand lettering
personal sketchbook
typography
hand-drawn typeface
fading type
romanticism
ink colored
sketchbook drawing
poster
sketchbook art
engraving
small lettering
Dimensions: height 340 mm, width 496 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This is an anonymous title page for a series about Park Het Loo, likely created around 1835. The print presents a striking use of monochrome, with an overall light blue tone contrasted by the darker, ornate lettering. The visual effect is one of restrained elegance, inviting contemplation through its simplicity. The composition is carefully structured, with the title "Gezigten in het Park Het Loo" prominently displayed. Note the detailed and embellished font, which conveys a sense of historical formality. The text below provides context, crediting J. C. Grave van Bylandt and F. Textor, possibly the artist and author. The arrangement of the text is more than just informational; it establishes a hierarchy of attention, directing the viewer's eye through the page in a deliberate sequence. This structured use of text as a visual element, combined with the flat color field, reflects a period grappling with new ways of representing space and information, where the book itself becomes a site of artistic exploration.
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