Bandontwerp voor: Hoe? En wat?, 1905 1905

"Bandontwerp voor: Hoe? En wat?" is a 1905 design for a book cover by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, a Dutch graphic designer. The design incorporates a rectangular frame with decorative flourishes surrounding it, as well as a smaller illustration of a person reading. The design includes the title "Hoe? En wat?" which translates to "How? And what?". The piece showcases de Vries's distinctive Art Nouveau style, which flourished in the early 20th century. It demonstrates his talent for creating visually appealing and intricate designs.