though the only relation is that it is a book about Holland.
Holland (1904) is full of artwork by Nico Jungman, text by then wife Beatrix Jungman.
It has tons of lovely pictures, and I'll post them as I can, for I'm just starting the book. Most have a little blip about it on the opposite page, and chronicles travels throughout Holland. Here is the first picture.
For now on, I'll type what it says on the opposite page and just post the artwork so it'll be easier to see.
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You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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A MOTHER AND CHILD OF AXEL
AXEL is a village of the province of Zeeland. The clothes of the feminine population are of an originality bordering on the grotesque, the aim and end of each being to attain an unparalleled breadth of appearance. The small tower in the background is that of the village hall.
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A BOY OF AXEL
The following comment is mine: Beatrix says that this boy died of consumption a few weeks after portrait was painted. It is the son of mother in previous portrait. She says that consumption is rampant in the country and suspects that it is not helped by their custom of 'expectorating'.
I actually may create a blog post due to how many pictures there are. I'll put a few more on here first, though.
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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AN OLD MAN OF AXEL
THIS type of the most southern portion of Holland is very different from the stolid Teutonic population of the greater part of Holland. This difference is due to the large admixture of Spanish blood, dating from The Middle ages.
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A GIRL OF GOES
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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A BOY OF VEERE ASTRIDE A ROCKING-HORSE
THIS rather charming toy is of the simplest and most practical construction; an accident is almost impossible. The feather pompon which decorates each child's cap is a survival of the period when Veere was a large and important garrison town.
The following comment is mine. Beatrix is very interested in the toy and bought it from a family with 14 children. She acts like she's never seen anything like it before. She relates a story where a couple of the children were arguing over it, and the mother threatened to burn it, and Beatrix offered to buy it instead.
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THE CANAL AT MIDDELBURG
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Beautiful and interesting illustrations—thanks for posting!
I'm curious what medium these are done in. It doesn't look like oils or watercolor. (Tempera, maybe?) The originals appear to have been done on paper as opposed to canvas. I don't suppose there is any information about this?
Beautiful and interesting illustrations—thanks for posting!
I'm curious what medium these are done in. It doesn't look like oils or watercolor. (Tempera, maybe?) The originals appear to have been done on paper as opposed to canvas. I don't suppose there is any information about this?
I knew you'd like them! I actually think they are water color. This is because everything I can find of Nico Jungman's works are labeled watercolor. Interestingly, in doing that search I discovered his name actually has 2 n's, but the book lists their names with 1.
A few more:
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A ZEELAND GIRL
THE wonderful lace cap is sometimes supported by a framework of fine wire. It is possible and preferable to attain disappearance by careful pleating and starching.
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A PEASANT GIRL OF GOES
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A ZEELAND WEDDING
A most interesting ceremony in this province. All the assistants are dressed in their best; wonderful caps and jewels see the light. The Burgomaster is the most important figure, performing the ceremony, and giving much good counsel to the young couple starting life.
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Interestingly, in doing that search I discovered his name actually has 2 n's, but the book lists their names with 1.
And I'm guessing the J has the Dutch Y sound, so it's like "Young" (?) And then with the two N's, I'm guessing the second syllable is more accented, so something like "Young-mon".
The peasant girl one is especially nice. The Zeeland wedding looks kind of like a somber affair!
The Zeeland wedding looks kind of like a somber affair!
Beatrix talks about doing the wedding privately with just close family, and then afterward having a party with extended family and friends. This must be the first (and most boring) part.
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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VEERE
AN autumn landscape. Veere is a charming village of Zeeland. In the time of Napoleon it was an important garrison town. It was once a noted port, carrying on a large trade with Scotland. The tower is that of the town-hall.
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A WOMAN OF HULST
HULST is a small village in the south of Zeeland. This costume is very remarkable. The women are noted for their good looks.
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
