JAN TOOROP - Delft Salad Oil

THE ARTWORK

Jan Toorop's "Delft Salad Oil" poster, created in 1894, is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau design and advertising. Commissioned by the Delft Salad Oil Company, the poster is a stunning example of Toorop's skillful use of line and composition. The central focus of the poster is a graceful female figure holding a bottle of Delft Salad Oil, surrounded by swirling patterns and stylized lettering. The use of bold colors and intricate detail makes the poster visually striking and immediately eye-catching.

THE ARTIST

Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a Dutch-Indonesian painter and graphic artist, known for his contributions to Symbolism and Art Nouveau movements. Born in Java, Indonesia, Toorop moved to the Netherlands at a young age. He developed a unique style characterized by intricate line work and bold compositions. Toorop's early work was influenced by Pointillism and Impressionism, but he later embraced Symbolism, often depicting religious and mystical themes. He was also associated with the Nabis group in Paris and was heavily influenced by Japanese woodblock prints. Toorop's later works incorporated Art Nouveau elements, particularly in his use of flowing lines and organic forms. He was a versatile artist, creating paintings, drawings, and posters, and his works are celebrated for their technical skill and spiritual depth. Toorop remains a significant figure in the history of Dutch art.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

• All orders are dispatched on the NEXT BUSINESS DAY after receiving the order
• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
• For postage rates and estimated delivery times please see our SHIPPING page
• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit