{"title":"Reinier De Vries","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bandontwerp-voor-dr-m-w-meijer-de-natuurkrachten-reinier-willem-petrus-de-vries","title":"Bandontwerp voor: Dr. M.W. Meijer, De natuurkrachten - Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1904 graphic design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries for a book cover, featuring Art Nouveau typography and symbolic geometric motifs in ink and watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, dating from 1904, functions as a cover proposal for the publication 'De natuurkrachten' by Dr. M.W. Meijer. The work reflects the stylistic tendencies of the Dutch Art Nouveau period, characterised by a focus on linear clarity and symbolic ornamentation. The composition is structured around a central arch, which frames the title and author information in a hand-drawn, sans-serif typeface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design incorporates various geometric and natural motifs, including stylised diamond shapes and radiating light forms that suggest energy and scientific inquiry. The border is defined by a series of repeating symbols, including crescent moons and snowflake-like patterns, which provide a rhythmic frame for the central text. The artist employs a wash of pale blue watercolour to provide a soft background, allowing the black ink lines to remain the primary focus of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Vries, a Dutch artist active during the early twentieth century, demonstrates a clear command of layout and balance in this preparatory sketch. The inclusion of specific publishing details, such as the location 'Zutphen' and the publisher 'W.J. Thieme \u0026amp; Cie', indicates the practical purpose of the drawing as a functional design for a book cover. The presence of a swastika symbol, common in decorative arts of the era before its later political appropriation, is integrated here as a geometric motif consistent with the period's interest in ancient and esoteric iconography. This piece offers a glimpse into the commercial art practices of the time, where hand-rendered typography and illustrative borders were standard for high-quality book production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-autumn-alphonse-mucha\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Autumn - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894888337743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894929297743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894929330511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894929363279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894929396047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894929428815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894929461583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894929494351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894929527119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894929559887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894929592655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894929625423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bandontwerp-voor_-Dr.-M.W_Poster_CompositorV1_1790450554026.jpg?v=1790456072"},{"product_id":"omslagontwerp-voor-geillustreerde-prijscourant-v-d-burg-thomas-te-rotterdam-reinier-willem-petrus-de-vries","title":"Omslagontwerp voor: Geïllustreerde prijscourant v.d. Burg \u0026 Thomas te Rotterdam - Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whimsical graphic design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries featuring anthropomorphic paint tubes for a Rotterdam commercial catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries serves as a cover for an illustrated price list for the Rotterdam firm v.d. Burg \u0026amp; Thomas. The work demonstrates the playful application of anthropomorphism, a common device in early twentieth-century commercial illustration. De Vries depicts paint tubes as active, character-like figures, complete with limbs and facial features. Two larger, central figures stand beneath a banner, one holding a palette and the other a brush, while smaller tubes gather below them in a scene reminiscent of a procession or a military formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by architectural elements that suggest a stage or a display booth. The artist employs a clear, graphic line quality, typical of the period's commercial art, which prioritises legibility and visual impact. The palette is restrained, relying on soft washes of blue, yellow, and earth tones to define the forms without overwhelming the primary function of the design as a catalogue cover. The lettering is integrated into the overall structure, maintaining the balance between text and image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Vries, a Dutch artist known for his versatility in graphic arts, captures the spirit of early modern advertising. By animating the very products sold by the company, he creates a memorable visual identity for the brand. The work reflects the transition from traditional artisanal craft to the industrialised graphic design practices that defined the early 1900s. The inclusion of specific product names such as 'Indigo' and 'Zinn' on the tubes provides a glimpse into the inventory of the Rotterdam supplier. This piece is a fine example of how commercial ephemera from the era utilised wit and character design to engage potential customers, moving away from purely descriptive advertising toward a more narrative approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-autumn-alphonse-mucha\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Autumn - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reinier de Vries","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894931231055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894981235023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894981267791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894981300559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894981333327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894981366095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894981398863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894981431631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894981464399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58894981497167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58894981529935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58894981562703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Omslagontwerp-voor_-Ge-llustreerde-prijscourant-v.d_Poster_CompositorV1_1790451381548.jpg?v=1790456539"},{"product_id":"cover-design-for-de-dierenvriend-reinier-willem-petrus-de-vries","title":"Cover Design for De dierenvriend - Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1907 graphic design study by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries for the Dutch magazine 'De dierenvriend', featuring ink illustrations of horses and visible construction lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a preparatory cover design for the Dutch periodical 'De dierenvriend' (The Animal Friend), dating from 1907. Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, a Dutch artist known for his graphic work, employs a clear, linear approach typical of early twentieth-century commercial illustration. The composition is divided into a decorative header and a negative space intended for typography or further editorial content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section features a stylised scene of two horses flanking a central fountain, accompanied by smaller animals, all rendered in bold, dark ink strokes. The artist uses a simplified, almost silhouette-like technique to define the forms, which allows the image to remain legible even when reduced for print. Below this header, two additional horse studies appear as isolated figures, demonstrating the artist's process of refining animal anatomy before finalising the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible graphite grid lines and construction marks remain on the paper, offering a view into the technical preparation required for magazine production during this period. The design reflects the influence of Art Nouveau through its use of sweeping, organic curves at the top corners of the frame, which contrast with the rigid geometry of the underlying grid. This piece provides a look at the intersection of fine art and functional graphic design in the Netherlands at the turn of the century. It captures the aesthetic priorities of the era, where animal subjects were frequently utilised in both decorative arts and popular literature to appeal to a growing public interest in nature and animal welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-autumn-alphonse-mucha\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Autumn - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reinier de Vries","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895035597135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895069675855,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895069708623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895069741391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895069774159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895069806927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895069839695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895069872463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895069905231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895069937999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895069970767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895070003535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cover-Design-for-De-dierenvriend_Poster_CompositorV1_1790451855205.jpg?v=1790458126"},{"product_id":"untitled-signature-sheet-with-scrollwork-ornaments-reinier-willem-petrus-de-vries","title":"Untitled (Signature Sheet with Scrollwork Ornaments) - Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA preparatory graphic design by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, featuring elegant Art Nouveau scrollwork and a structured layout for signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Dutch artist Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries functions as a preparatory design for a signature sheet. The composition is defined by its functional grid, which is lightly drafted in graphite to provide structure for future entries. At the head of the page, de Vries has applied a decorative header featuring symmetrical scrollwork and floral motifs, rendered in a muted palette of green and ochre watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects the aesthetic principles of the Art Nouveau period, where the integration of organic, flowing lines into functional objects was a primary concern. The scrollwork elements exhibit a rhythmic quality, balancing the rigid, geometric requirements of a signature register with the fluid, decorative impulses characteristic of the turn of the century. The presence of handwritten annotations and measurement marks around the perimeter provides insight into the artist's working process, revealing the technical considerations required to translate a conceptual sketch into a finished printed document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Vries, known for his graphic work and interest in decorative arts, demonstrates a disciplined approach to page layout here. The central axis is clearly defined, and the balance between the ornamental top section and the empty, structured space below suggests a clear understanding of hierarchy in graphic design. The paper shows signs of age, with subtle discolouration that adds to the character of the piece as a historical document. This print offers a view into the intersection of utility and ornament, capturing a moment of design development before the final production of the stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-autumn-alphonse-mucha\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Autumn - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895060664655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895082684751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895082717519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895082750287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895082783055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895082815823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895082848591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895082881359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895082914127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895082946895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895082979663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895083012431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Signature-Sheet-with-Scrollwork-Ornaments-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790453912347.jpg?v=1790458614"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/reinier-de-vries.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}