“A Family of Storks “

Year:	1901
Medium:	lithograph
Dimensions:	27.6 × 17.1 cm
Publisher:	Dekorative Kunst,(vol. IV, 1901), Munich
Signature:	Stamp Dekorative Kunst lower left.
Text below lithograph:	TH. VAN HOYTEMA 'STORCHFAMILIE' 'Original Lithographie'

Theo van Hoytema was a leading Dutch graphic artist, illustrator, and designer who made significant contributions to the world of printmaking. Van Hoytema created famous lithographic picture books featuring animal stories, such as "How the Birds Got a King" (1891) and "The Ugly Duckling" (1893), which demonstrated his mastery of the medium. His beautifully illustrated children's books, such as "Owl Happiness" (1895), a collaboration with his wife Tine, who wrote the text, have become classics.
 Calendars: Van Hoytema designed calendars with lithographs of birds and other animals, which remain popular today.
 He also designed decorative art, including ceramics, vases, and furniture. Influence of Art Nouveau and Japanese art: Van Hoytema's work reflects the influence of Art Nouveau and Japanese printmaking, evident in his use of motifs and compositional styles.
 Exhibitions and legacy: His work has been featured in various exhibitions, including a retrospective at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, showcasing his contributions to Dutch art and printmaking. With the oeuvre catalogue "The Graphics of Theo van Hoytema, 1863-1917": Rijksprentenkabinet, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 24 September–4 December 1977, edited by Irene de Groot.