Augurkenplant by Theo van Hoytema

Printed on premium quality (230gsm) paper and features outstanding color and a high level of detail. This 12" x 18" art print is made in the USA and suitable for framing. The print includes a white border to allow for future matting and framing.

Theo van Hoytema was a Dutch artist and designer who was born on August 25, 1863, in Haarlem, Netherlands. Van Hoytema was initially trained as a painter, but he later became interested in graphic design and typography. He is considered one of the leading figures in the development of the "International Style" of graphic design, which emphasized simplicity, clarity, and functionality. Van Hoytema's work was characterized by his use of clean lines, geometric forms, and sans-serif typefaces, and he created many iconic posters, advertisements, and book covers during his career. Van Hoytema was also an influential teacher and writer on design. He taught at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten (State Academy of Fine Arts) in Amsterdam and wrote several books on design, including "The Art of Printing" and "Design and Advertising." His designs were exhibited extensively in Europe and the United States, and he received numerous awards for his work. Van Hoytema's contributions to graphic design have been recognized as pivotal in shaping the field into what it is today, and his influence can still be seen in the work of many contemporary designers. He passed away on October 27, 1917, in Haarlem, but his legacy lives on through his timeless and enduring designs.