{"product_id":"ex-libris-van-j-h-plantenga-reijer-stolk","title":"Ex libris van J.H. Plantenga - Reijer Stolk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Art Deco woodcut bookplate by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk, featuring geometric figures and the motto, 'Si tu veux garder ta fierté: travaille'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut print by the Dutch artist Reijer Stolk functions as a bookplate, or ex libris, commissioned for J.H. Plantenga. The composition reflects the geometric rigour and stylised forms characteristic of the Art Deco period. Stolk employs a stark, linear approach, where the figures are integrated into a rigid, angular framework. The design incorporates the French phrase, 'Si tu veux garder ta fierté: travaille', which translates to 'If you wish to keep your pride: work'. This moralising sentiment is balanced by the inclusion of tools, such as a compass and set square, which suggest the owner's professional or intellectual pursuits in architecture or engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual language is defined by a deliberate reduction of form. Stolk avoids unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the interplay between the dark, printed lines and the negative space of the paper. The figures are rendered with a sense of monumental stillness, their bodies echoing the geometric shapes that populate the background. This approach creates a cohesive, balanced image that is both functional as a mark of ownership and aesthetically unified. The use of a dark ink on a neutral, earthy paper stock enhances the graphic quality of the print, ensuring the text and imagery remain legible and impactful. As a piece of early twentieth-century graphic design, this work demonstrates the period's interest in combining typography with symbolic, stylised illustration. It provides a clear example of how personal identity was expressed through the medium of the bookplate, using concise visual shorthand to communicate the values and profession of the individual.\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\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eros-robe-et-manteau-pour-le-soir-de-worth-george-barbier-1\" 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;\"\u003eEros, Robe et Manteau, Pour le Soir, de Worth - George Barbier — George Barbier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reijer Stolk","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479474835791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479479849295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479479882063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479479914831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479479947599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479479980367,"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":58479480013135,"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":58479480045903,"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":58479480078671,"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":58479480111439,"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":58479480144207,"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":58479480176975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ex-libris-van-J.H_Poster_CompositorV1_1786337764923.jpg?v=1786755500","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ex-libris-van-j-h-plantenga-reijer-stolk","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}