Bandontwerp voor: Johanna Spyri, Arthur en Squirrel, c. 1888-1893 c. 1888 - 1893

Willem (II) Steelink's "Bandontwerp voor: Johanna Spyri, Arthur en Squirrel" (c. 1888-1893) is a pencil drawing that frames a blank space. It depicts a simple, yet elegant, floral border featuring delicate pansies. The artist's signature "W. Steelink" is prominently placed at the bottom, along with the publishing information "AMSTERDAM - L.J.VEEN." This design, likely intended as a book cover, showcases Steelink's talent for illustrative detail and the Art Nouveau style prevalent during the late 19th century.