Nederlands fotoalbum met 18 foto's van acteurs 1880 - 1940

This Dutch photo album, holding eighteen portraits of actors, is a real gem, crafted by an anonymous artist. The cover is this cool blue, embossed with gold leaf. It’s like the artist was feeling the textures, pushing and pulling the material to make these swirling, leafy designs, it must have been really satisfying to make! I love how the gold catches the light, making the whole thing shimmer, because even though it's not painting it feels painterly. Check out the way the leaves curve and twist, like they’re dancing across the surface. Each one is slightly different, imperfect, which makes it feel so human, a bit like Cy Twombly’s mark making. This album reminds us that art is everywhere, in the everyday objects we use and cherish. It’s not just about perfection; it’s about the process, the feeling, and the story it tells.