{"product_id":"hoofdletters-a-b-d-e-h-l-q-en-s-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel","title":"Hoofdletters A, B, D, E, H, L, Q en S - Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of eight decorative capital letters by Dutch designer Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel, featuring organic, geometric patterns within square frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel was a Dutch architect and designer whose work often merged structural clarity with decorative motifs. This collection of capital letters reflects his interest in the synthesis of form and ornament. Each letter is contained within a square frame, filled with flowing, organic patterns that echo the aesthetic principles of the Art Nouveau period. The letters themselves are not merely functional characters; they are treated as graphic objects where the negative space and the internal linework carry equal weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bazel was deeply influenced by theosophy and the search for universal geometric truths. This is visible in the balanced, almost meditative quality of the letterforms. The lines are precise, showing a disciplined hand that avoids excess while maintaining a high degree of visual interest. The letters A, B, D, E, H, L, Q, and S are rendered with a consistent graphic weight, suggesting they were intended for a specific publication or a decorative alphabet series. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the rhythm of the curves and the structural integrity of the square borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures a moment in early twentieth-century design where typography was frequently elevated to fine art. De Bazel’s approach to these letters demonstrates his ability to balance the requirements of legibility with a desire for rhythmic, abstract decoration. The work is a clear example of the Dutch variant of the Art Nouveau style, which often leaned towards more geometric and restrained ornamentation compared to the more fluid, asymmetrical designs found in France or Belgium. It is a piece that appeals to those interested in the history of graphic design, typography, and the intersection of architecture and the decorative arts.\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\/untitled-introduction-page-wassily-kandinsky\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Introduction Page) by Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lijst-van-rugspieren-in-duits-en-latijn-reijer-stolk\" 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;\"\u003eLijst van rugspieren in Duits en Latijn by Reijer Stolk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karel-de-bazel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKarel de Bazel prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karel de Bazel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462614843727,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462635028815,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462635061583,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462635094351,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462635127119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462635159887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462635192655,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462635225423,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462635258191,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462635290959,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462635323727,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462635356495,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hoofdletters-A-B-D-E-H-L-Q-en-S_Poster_CompositorV1_1792127692849.jpg?v=1794362614","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/hoofdletters-a-b-d-e-h-l-q-en-s-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}