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Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier.. Creator: Johan Coenraad Braakensiek. Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
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Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier.. Creator: Johan Coenraad Braakensiek. Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company L.J. Veen, 1914 or earlier. A man in a frock coat pulls a curtain aside and shows two boys the bookcase that lies behind it. On the spine a boy is reading on library steps
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This book cover design is for the series "The Ideal Library" published by L.J. Veen in the early 1910s. The image, created by the Dutch artist Johan Coenraad Braakensiek, depicts a proud man in a frock coat, pulling aside a heavy velvet curtain to reveal the wonders of his vast library to two inquisitive boys. The boys, dressed in simple clothing, gaze in awe at the towering bookcase behind the man, with one of them sitting on the library steps, engrossed in a book. The intricate detailing of the cover is evident in the fine lines of the boys' clothing and the ornate lettering of the series title. The use of ink on paper, with a touch of pencil for shading, adds to the antique feel of the design. The man's expression exudes a sense of pride and joy in his profession as a publisher, while the boys represent the next generation, eager to discover the world of literature and knowledge that lies before them. This beautiful illustration, with its timeless appeal, is a testament to the enduring allure of books and the importance of passing on the love of learning to future generations.
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