{"title":"Edzard Koning","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"boschweg-edzard-koning-1","title":"Boschweg - Edzard Koning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Edzard Koning depicting a quiet rural cottage along a forest path, capturing the stillness of the Dutch countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEdzard Koning, a Dutch painter and etcher, produced this work during the early twentieth century. The etching depicts a quiet rural scene, specifically a 'Boschweg' or forest path, featuring a traditional thatched-roof cottage nestled among trees. The composition focuses on the interplay between the rustic architecture and the surrounding woodland environment. A solitary figure stands near the cottage entrance, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the quiet setting.\n\nKoning employs a precise etching technique to render the textures of the thatched roof, the rough stone walls of the cottage, and the gnarled branches of the foreground tree. The cross-hatching and varied line weights create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, drawing the viewer from the foreground path toward the dense forest background. The inclusion of a wheelbarrow and a small animal near the structure adds to the narrative of daily life in the countryside. This print reflects the artist's interest in the Dutch rural environment, a subject he explored throughout his career. The work is characteristic of his ability to capture the stillness of the natural world through careful observation and technical control. The monochromatic palette relies on the contrast between the light-toned path and the darker, more densely worked areas of the forest and cottage shadows. This piece offers a glimpse into the traditional rural life of the Netherlands, presented with a focus on structural detail and tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zittende-boer-met-schenkkan-cornelis-saftleven\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eZittende boer met schenkkan - Cornelis Saftleven — Cornelis Saftleven\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vier-converserende-mannen-claes-jansz-visscher-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVier converserende mannen - Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) — Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edzard Koning","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180758143311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180918083919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180918116687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180918149455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180918182223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180918214991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180918247759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180918280527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180918313295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180918346063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180918378831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180918411599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boschweg_Poster_CompositorV1_1783589339477.jpg?v=1783632379"},{"product_id":"titeldecoratie-met-winde-edzard-koning","title":"Titeldecoratie met winde - Edzard Koning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Art Nouveau title decoration by Edzard Koning, featuring elegant bindweed motifs integrated with typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis graphic work by the Dutch artist Edzard Koning displays the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Nouveau period. The composition is vertical, designed as a title decoration for the book 'De Kleine Johannes' by Frederik van Eeden. The design features a stylised bindweed plant, with its characteristic heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-like flowers, winding around a central vertical column of text. The contrast between the solid black ink and the negative space of the paper creates a clear, rhythmic visual flow.\n\nKoning employs a clean, linear approach that prioritises decorative harmony. The text is integrated into the design, placed within a narrow, dark panel that is flanked by the organic, climbing forms of the bindweed. The rope-like border separating the text from the botanical elements adds a tactile quality to the composition. This work reflects the period's interest in the synthesis of typography and illustration, where the page layout is treated as a unified aesthetic object rather than a simple container for words.\n\nThe drawing style is precise, using clear outlines to define the plant forms. By limiting the palette to black and white, Koning focuses the viewer's attention on the balance between the rigid, vertical structure of the lettering and the fluid, asymmetrical growth of the flora. This piece is representative of the Dutch graphic arts at the turn of the twentieth century, a time when artists sought to bring artistic quality to everyday printed materials. It demonstrates a disciplined approach to ornamentation, where every line serves the overall structure of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/farm-garden-with-sunflowers-gustav-klimt-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFarm Garden with Sunflowers - Gustav Klimt — Gustav Klimt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edzard Koning","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180864606543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181159321935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181159354703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181159387471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181159420239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181159453007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181159485775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181159518543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181159551311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181159584079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181159616847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181159649615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Titeldecoratie-met-winde_Poster_CompositorV1_1783597988428.jpg?v=1783633163"},{"product_id":"johannes-tussen-de-struiken-edzard-koning","title":"Johannes tussen de struiken - Edzard Koning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate lithograph by Edzard Koning, illustrating a scene from the Dutch classic 'De kleine Johannes' with fine, rhythmic line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Dutch artist Edzard Koning depicts a scene from the literary work 'De kleine Johannes' (Little Johannes) by Frederik van Eeden. The composition captures the protagonist, Johannes, in a moment of quiet contemplation or sorrow, positioned amongst dense vegetation. Koning employs a monochromatic palette, using varying densities of line work to create texture and depth within the foliage. The style reflects the turn-of-the-century interest in Symbolism, where the natural world serves as a mirror for internal psychological states.\n\nThe artist uses a rhythmic, linear approach to render the grasses, flowers, and shrubs. This technique creates a sense of enclosure, isolating the figure from the distant, rolling hills visible in the background. The contrast between the detailed foreground and the softer, more atmospheric treatment of the horizon line draws the viewer into the narrative space. The work demonstrates Koning's technical proficiency in lithography, particularly in his ability to manipulate tone through hatching and cross-hatching. The inclusion of the inscription 'voor De kleine Johannes' at the bottom confirms its status as a preparatory or illustrative study for the publication of Van Eeden's classic Dutch novel.\n\nKoning, a member of the Hague School circle, often engaged with themes of nature and human solitude. This piece is characteristic of his output, which frequently combined observational accuracy with a melancholic, poetic sensibility. The print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Netherlands at the end of the nineteenth century, where literature and the visual arts were closely intertwined. It remains a fine example of illustrative printmaking from the period, demonstrating how a single image can convey the emotional weight of a larger narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAnd the Angel Took the Censer - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-december-eugene-grasset\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardinière - December - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edzard Koning","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181188682063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181610275151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181610307919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181610340687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181610373455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181610406223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181610438991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181610471759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181610504527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181610537295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181610570063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181610602831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Johannes-tussen-de-struiken_Poster_CompositorV1_1783603000773.jpg?v=1783635097"},{"product_id":"johannes-en-windekind-edzard-koning","title":"Johannes en Windekind - Edzard Koning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate lithograph by Edzard Koning depicting a scene from Frederik van Eeden's fairy tale novel, Johannes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Dutch artist Edzard Koning depicts a scene from the celebrated fairy tale novel 'Johannes' by Frederik van Eeden. The work captures the ethereal encounter between the protagonist, Johannes, and the mysterious, otherworldly figure of Windekind. Koning employs a soft, sketch-like quality that aligns with the Symbolist tendencies of the period, prioritising mood and atmosphere over rigid anatomical precision.\n\nThe composition places the two figures within a dense, natural setting. Foliage and reeds frame the pair, creating a sense of seclusion that mirrors the narrative's focus on the protagonist's internal journey and his connection to the natural world. The use of charcoal-like strokes provides a tactile texture to the print, allowing the light and shadow to define the forms of the characters against the background. The figures appear almost dreamlike, their features rendered with minimal detail to maintain the sense of mystery inherent in Van Eeden's prose.\n\nEdzard Koning was active during a period when Dutch art was shifting away from strict realism toward more evocative, subjective interpretations of literature and nature. His work on this series demonstrates a clear sensitivity to the text, translating the whimsical yet melancholic tone of the story into a visual medium. The print functions as a quiet meditation on the intersection of human experience and the fantastical elements of the forest. By focusing on the interaction between the boy and his guide, Koning captures the essence of the story's central relationship. The print remains a fine example of early twentieth-century Dutch graphic work, reflecting the period's interest in the intersection of fine art and literary storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAnd the Angel Took the Censer - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-december-eugene-grasset\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardinière - December - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edzard Koning","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181208572239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181676171599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58181676204367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181676237135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181676269903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181676302671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181676335439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181676368207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181676400975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58181676433743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58181676466511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58181676499279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Johannes-en-Windekind_Poster_CompositorV1_1783604117739.jpg?v=1783635270"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/edzard-koning.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}