Diploma for Loyal Service at Calvé-Delft – Richard Roland Holst (1924) – Art Deco Poster Print

Designed by Dutch artist Richard Roland Holst in 1924, this elaborate diploma was created to commemorate long and faithful service at the Dutch Calvé-Delft company. Holst was a major figure in Dutch decorative art, known for his monumental compositions, graphic work, and synthesis of symbolism with the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement. Here, a formal commemorative document becomes a work of art, combining typography, allegorical imagery, and carefully ordered ornament.

At the center, a winged classical figure strides forward carrying a wreath decorated with the Dutch flag, surrounded by symbols of commerce, industry, and achievement. The bold red, black, and cream palette, geometric borders, stylized ornament, and highly decorative lettering give the composition a distinctly modern appearance, while the classical figure and heraldic motifs connect it to older traditions of European allegorical design. The result is a striking example of Dutch decorative graphic art from the early 1920s, poised between Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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