Scorpio constellation
1880 - 1946
Henri van der Stok serves up a cosmic dose of Art Deco drama with this bold illustration of the Scorpio constellation. A giant, mechanical-looking scorpion takes center stage, its segmented tail curling upward to perfectly echo the shape of the crescent moon above. The high-contrast black and white palette gives the creature a heavy, armored feel, surrounded by geometric stars and stylized waves. At the bottom, the word 'SCORPIUS' is spelled out in a groovy, retro font alongside astrological symbols, tying the ancient zodiac sign to the modern graphic design trends of the early 20th century.
- Technique
- Woodcut
- Material
- Paper