Poster met een kalender voor 1899 1994 - 1995

This calendar for 1899 is made with lithography, a printing process using oil and water. I can imagine the artist, sleeves rolled up, carefully applying layers to the stone, probably in a small, busy workshop. The design features a woman with long, flowing hair, almost hidden amongst dense foliage. She’s holding a print, maybe a proof, carefully studying it. She's probably an artist herself, checking her work, tweaking a line here, adjusting the tone there. I feel for her. It's a quiet moment of reflection amidst the grind. The artist's decision to use lilacs, purples, and grays creates a sense of unity and calm. The Art Nouveau influence is clear in the way the text is integrated into the composition, making the calendar visually appealing. It reminds me a bit of Alphonse Mucha, who also turned functional objects into works of art. There's this sense of craftsmanship, a dedication to making even the most everyday object beautiful and engaging. It’s about how we, as artists, keep learning from those who came before.