Advertenties voor kolen, kaarsen en sigaretten 1884 - 1952

"Advertenties voor kolen, kaarsen en sigaretten" is a black and white advertisement for coal, candles and cigarettes, created by Reinier Willem Petrus de (1874-1952) Vries in 1884-1952. The artwork displays three distinct advertisements, each using stark black and white to depict a scene and text relating to the product. This artwork is an example of art nouveau and graphic design, created during a time of booming advertising and industrialization. The simplicity and clear design of the advertisements aims to capture attention and easily communicate the message to the viewer.