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Zwart, Piet
(1885-1977)Untitled (The Book of PTT)

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Untitled (The Book of PTT). Early 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Velox paper. 17,2 x 12,2 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso. Matted and framed under glass.

In 1930, Piet Zwart was commissioned to design The Book of PTT, an educational publication aimed at teaching Dutch schoolchildren how to use the postal system. To make the material engaging, he created two paper doll characters - ‘The Post’ and ‘J. Self’ - which he photographed and enhanced with chalk, ink and colored pencil. This image is part of that series, reflecting Zwart’s innovative fusion of photography, illustration and graphic design. – A few light handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.