{"product_id":"kerstkaart-met-drie-flamingos-theo-van-hoytema","title":"Kerstkaart met drie flamingo's - Theo van Hoytema","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate lithographic Christmas card design by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema, featuring three flamingos in a soft, muted palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheo van Hoytema was a Dutch artist known for his refined lithographic work and his focus on natural history subjects. This Christmas card design displays his characteristic approach to animal illustration, where he balances observation with a decorative sensibility. The composition features three flamingos rendered with a soft, muted palette, set against a neutral paper background that allows the subtle pinks and greens to emerge without overwhelming the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Hoytema often utilised lithography to produce works that were accessible yet aesthetically considered. His style is marked by a clear, rhythmic arrangement of elements, seen here in the way the birds are positioned alongside the vertical stalks of reeds. The lettering, integrated into the design, reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau movement, which sought to unify typography and illustration into a single, cohesive graphic statement. The flamingos are depicted in various states of rest and grooming, capturing a quiet, observational moment rather than a dramatic scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece demonstrates the artist's ability to work within the constraints of commercial ephemera while maintaining a high level of artistic integrity. The lines are delicate, suggesting the texture of the birds' plumage through minimal mark-making. By choosing a limited colour range, Van Hoytema creates a sense of harmony that is typical of his broader body of work, which frequently featured birds and other animals in stylised, natural settings. The work remains a fine example of early twentieth-century Dutch graphic design, showing how an artist could bring a personal, artistic touch to the tradition of seasonal greetings.\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\/fruit-alphonse-mucha\" 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;\"\u003eFruit - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theo van Hoytema","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351940174159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351956001103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351956033871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58351956066639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58351956099407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58351956132175,"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":58351956164943,"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":58351956197711,"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":58351956230479,"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":58351956263247,"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":58351956296015,"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":58351956328783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kerstkaart-met-drie-flamingo-s_Poster_CompositorV1_1785437829575.jpg?v=1785437972","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/kerstkaart-met-drie-flamingos-theo-van-hoytema","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}