Kalenderblad voor april 1898 (1897)
Theo Nieuwenhuis1897 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1951)
Specifications
- Year
- 1897
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1866–1951
About the artwork
"Kalenderblad voor april 1898" (1897) is a work by Theo Nieuwenhuis. Vintage Posters in brief: Posters announced theatre, travel, products, and events, combining image and lettering to be read at a glance from the street. Colour lithography in the 1890s turned the illustrated poster into a major art form, and cities such as Paris and Prague became centres of poster design. About the period around 1897: The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. The catalogue places it in Vintage Posters. The format is portrait.
"Kalenderblad voor april 1898" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Vintage posters bring character, graphic texture, and a collected feel to the room, while pairing easily with both contemporary furniture and eclectic styling. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1866–1951
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