{"product_id":"ex-libris-voor-jeltje-de-bosch-kemper-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof","title":"Ex libris voor Jeltje de Bosch Kemper - Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Art Nouveau bookplate by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, featuring a heraldic shield with birds and decorative foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof is a fine example of Dutch Art Nouveau graphic design. Created as a bookplate, or ex libris, for Jeltje de Bosch Kemper, the work demonstrates the artist's mastery of stylised form and balanced composition. The design features a central lozenge containing two birds facing one another, set against a dark background. Above this, a helmet and elaborate, flowing acanthus-like foliage provide a decorative crest. The lettering, positioned below the shield, is integrated into the overall graphic scheme, reflecting the period's interest in the unity of text and image.\n\nDijsselhof was a significant figure in the Dutch decorative arts, known for his work in wood engraving and his association with the Nieuwe Kunst movement. His approach to this bookplate is characteristic of his broader output, which often drew upon natural motifs rendered with a high degree of stylisation. The clean lines and the contrast between the black ink and the paper support create a clear, legible image suitable for its intended function as a mark of ownership in a personal library. The monogram at the base provides a final, balanced element to the composition, anchoring the design.\n\nThis print captures the aesthetic priorities of the late nineteenth century, where the design of everyday objects, such as bookplates, received the same attention as fine art. The work is devoid of unnecessary clutter, relying instead on the strength of its silhouette and the rhythmic quality of the foliage. It remains a representative piece of the Dutch graphic tradition, showing how artists of the time adapted historical heraldic forms to suit a modern, decorative sensibility.\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\/trellis-william-morris\" 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;\"\u003eTrellis - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruth-and-boaz-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eRuth and Boaz - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043479458127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043488534863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043488567631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043488600399,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043488633167,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ex-libris-voor-Jeltje-de-Bosch-Kemper_Poster_CompositorV1_1782353647744.jpg?v=1782353971","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ex-libris-voor-jeltje-de-bosch-kemper-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}