{"product_id":"bandontwerp-voor-therese-hoven-onder-de-palmen-en-waringins-willem-wenckebach","title":"Bandontwerp voor: Thérèse Hoven, Onder de palmen en waringins - Willem Wenckebach","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1893 book cover design by Willem Wenckebach, featuring hand-drawn typography and ink illustrations of tropical trees, intended for the publication by Thérèse Hoven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a preparatory book cover design by the Dutch artist Willem Wenckebach, created in 1893. It was intended for the publication 'Onder de palmen en waringins' by the author Thérèse Hoven. The design reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the late nineteenth century, where typography and illustration were integrated to create a cohesive visual identity for literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWenckebach employs a clear, graphic approach, using bold black ink lines to define the palm tree and the waringin (banyan) tree that dominate the composition. The drawing is framed by a simple rectangular border, typical of the period's book design conventions. The text, which occupies the central space, is rendered in a hand-drawn, slightly irregular style that complements the organic forms of the trees. The use of yellow wash for the lettering provides a contrast against the monochrome ink work, drawing the eye directly to the title and author's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of handwritten notes at the bottom of the sheet provides insight into the production process. These annotations specify the intended application of gold leaf for the lettering, indicating that the final printed cover was meant to have a tactile, metallic quality. This design demonstrates Wenckebach's skill in balancing illustrative elements with functional graphic design. The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, reflecting its value as a record of Dutch publishing history and the graphic arts during the transition into the twentieth 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":"Willem Wenckebach","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58379917918543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58379974377807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58379974410575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58379974443343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58379974476111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58379974508879,"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":58379974541647,"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":58379974574415,"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":58379974607183,"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":58379974639951,"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":58379974672719,"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":58379974705487,"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_-Th-r-se-Hoven-Onder-de-palmen-en-waringins_Poster_CompositorV1_1785815850504.jpg?v=1785817127","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/bandontwerp-voor-therese-hoven-onder-de-palmen-en-waringins-willem-wenckebach","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}