{"product_id":"bandontwerp-voor-louis-couperus-majesteit-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","title":"Bandontwerp voor: Louis Couperus, Majesteit - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1893 book cover design by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst for Louis Couperus's novel Majesteit, featuring Art Nouveau floral motifs and regal iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic design by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst serves as a book cover proposal for the 1893 novel Majesteit by the Dutch author Louis Couperus. The work displays the characteristic linear discipline of the Dutch Art Nouveau period, often referred to as Nieuwe Kunst. Holst employs a symmetrical layout, framing the typography with stylised floral motifs that climb the vertical margins. The composition integrates regal iconography, including a crown, a sword, and an orb, which directly reference the thematic content of Couperus's narrative regarding monarchy and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing is executed with precise ink lines on a neutral-toned paper. The lettering is integrated into the decorative scheme, with the initial letters of the title and author's name featuring subtle floral embellishments. The bottom section contains the publisher's details, L.J. Veen, Amsterdam, rendered in a clear, block-style font that balances the more decorative elements above. Handwritten annotations at the base of the sheet provide insight into the production process, indicating instructions for the printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolst was a significant figure in Dutch graphic arts, known for his ability to synthesise symbolic content with clean, modern design principles. This piece demonstrates his approach to book production as a unified aesthetic object, where the cover design functions as an extension of the literary work. The use of negative space and the controlled application of ink reflect the influence of international design movements of the late nineteenth century, adapted to the specific requirements of Dutch publishing houses. The work remains a clear example of the transition from traditional book illustration to the modern graphic design practices that defined the turn of the century.\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 Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397322805583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397384278351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397384311119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58397384343887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58397384376655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58397384409423,"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":58397384442191,"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":58397384474959,"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":58397384507727,"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":58397384540495,"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":58397384573263,"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":58397384606031,"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_-Louis-Couperus-Majesteit_Poster_CompositorV1_1786011356922.jpg?v=1786015647","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/bandontwerp-voor-louis-couperus-majesteit-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}