15–43. Bart van der Leck, Batavier Line poster

Flat pure color and bold horizontal and vertical spatial divisions build the design. Because of World War I, this poster could not be used: the shipping lines between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were severed. When it was eventually employed during the 1920s the text and colors were changed, infuriating Van der Leck. This example is the second printing of the poster and not the original design of the artist.