Nordiskt konstnärs-album 1879 : ett urval af nyare nordiska konstverk / fotografierade af Johannes Jaeger; med text ae L. Dietrichson (...) [et al.] 1879

This open book by Johannes Jaeger, titled "Nordiskt konstnärs-album 1879," offers us an intriguing composition of textual and material elements. The stark contrast between the pristine, creamy pages and the deep maroon binding creates a striking visual dichotomy. The structure is defined by a rectangular frame, neatly containing the title and credits in a clear, symmetrical arrangement on the right-hand page. Juxtaposed, the left page remains empty, heightening the focus on the textual presentation. This deliberate design invites us to consider the interplay between text as image and image as text. Jaeger is less concerned with pictorial representation and more interested in the book as an object, a structured space where typography and layout convey meaning. This approach underscores a modern sensibility, where form dictates function and the materiality of the artwork becomes integral to its message.