Author: Ridder, André de [illustrator: Bosschére, Jean de]
Title: Kerstvertellingen uit Vlaanderen. Naverteld door André de Ridder. Geïllustreerd door Jean de Bosschére. Amsterdam, van Holkema & Warendorf, n. d. [ca. 1922].
Description: Blue linen hardcover with gilt stamped title and decor on front and spine and blind stamped decor on the back. Round illustration mounted on the front. The spine shows a small tear at the bottom and the edges are slightly worn. Gilded on top edges. The pages are a bit discoloured and show foxing. Copy 482 of 550 limited editions. 22 x 29,5 cm, [16] 1-204 [4] pp. With 14 polychrome photogravures (with tissue guard) and many full page, half page and small engravings in black. André de Ridder (1888 - 1961) was a Belgian poet and art critic who was an important figure in the early twentieth century art scene. He was the founder of the magazine and gallery Sélection in which he promoted expressionist painting. This way he got into contact with Jean de Bosschère (1878 - 1953) who was a Belgian poet, painter, illustrator and art critic. Their collaboration for Kerstvertellingen uit Vlaanderen shows a beautiful synergy between art and word. The illustrations by Bosschère give a good idea of his versatility and show a new expressionistic way of illustration. B2319

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