Nieuwjaarswens van Octave Uzanne voor het jaar 1897 1896

This New Year's card designed by Georges de Feure in 1896 is an excellent example of Art Nouveau style. The image depicts a woman reading in a stylishly decorated interior, with a prominent use of flowing lines, floral motifs, and a sense of elegance, characteristic of the period. The card is a promotional piece for Octave Uzanne, a well-known French writer and publisher. It exemplifies the aesthetic principles of the Art Nouveau movement, emphasizing organic forms and a refined visual language. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.