{"product_id":"bandontwerp-voor-louis-couperus-extaze-een-boek-van-geluk-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","title":"Bandontwerp voor: Louis Couperus, Extaze: een boek van geluk - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1894 ink study by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst for the cover of Louis Couperus's novel, Extaze: een boek van geluk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic study by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst dates to 1894. It serves as a preparatory design for the cover of Louis Couperus's novel, Extaze: een boek van geluk. The work reflects the stylistic shift occurring in Dutch book design during the late nineteenth century, where artists moved away from rigid academic forms toward the fluid, organic lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by a central, stylised letterform enclosed within a frame of sinuous, flowing lines. Roland Holst employs a calligraphic approach, using bold ink strokes to create a sense of movement and balance. The design is intentionally flat, prioritising the decorative quality of the line over three-dimensional representation. The organic shapes surrounding the central motif suggest botanical or abstract forms, typical of the period's interest in nature as a source of aesthetic inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Holst was a significant figure in the Dutch art world, known for his contributions to both graphic arts and monumental painting. His work for publishers like Veen, who produced the Couperus novel, helped define the visual identity of Dutch literature at the turn of the century. This specific drawing provides insight into his creative process, showing the initial conceptualisation of a book cover before its final execution. The stark contrast between the black ink and the aged paper highlights the clarity of his draughtsmanship. As a piece of graphic history, it captures the intersection of literature and visual art, demonstrating how typography and illustration were integrated to reflect the mood of the text. The design remains a clear example of the period's focus on total design, where every element of a book, from the binding to the typeface, was considered part of a unified aesthetic experience.\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\/dents-du-midi-in-clouds-ferdinand-hodler\" 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;\"\u003eDents du Midi in Clouds - Ferdinand Hodler — Ferdinand Hodler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58389905408335,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58389931655503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58389931688271,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58389931721039,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58389931753807,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58389931786575,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58389931819343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58389931852111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58389931884879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58389931917647,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58389931950415,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58389931983183,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bandontwerp-voor_-Louis-Couperus-Extaze_-een-boek-van-geluk_Poster_CompositorV1_1785939514264.jpg?v=1785944577","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/bandontwerp-voor-louis-couperus-extaze-een-boek-van-geluk-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}