Omslag van: Maandblad der Vereeniging voor verbetering van vrouwenkleeding, No. 6, mei 1903 1903

This is the cover of Maandblad der Vereeniging voor verbetering van vrouwenkleeding, a magazine from May 1903, designed by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries. It is like a gentle dream, isn't it? Everything is so flat and carefully placed in the composition; the artist almost revels in the limitations they put on themselves. Take a look at the color scheme: it’s a simple combination of blues and yellows. The light, airy blue provides a serene background, while the yellow adds a touch of warmth and highlights certain aspects. You can see it’s all carefully planned out, a real balancing act of color and form. And those patterns! Those stylized details... there is a delightful rhythm in the repetition of geometric forms that run throughout the design. Now, I am reminded a little of Hilma af Klint. I wonder if they knew each other's work?