Memento Mori Raw Canvas Patch – Julie de Graag

Carry a timeless reminder of mortality with this Memento Mori fabric patch, featuring our adapted and retouched version of Julie de Graag’s striking 1916 print.

Printed on durable 12 oz raw canvas, this 4" × 5" patch preserves the bold, graphic character of the original artwork while giving it a rugged finish suited for jackets, battle vests, bags, displays, and other DIY projects.

“Memento Mori” means “remember that you must die.” The phrase has long been used as a reminder to reflect on mortality, live with intention, and value the time we have.

Product Details

• Size: Approximately 4" × 5"
• Material: Heavy-duty 12 oz raw canvas
• Artwork: Memento Mori, originally created in 1916
• Artist: Julie de Graag
• Style: Art Nouveau-inspired graphic work
• Raw, rugged canvas texture
• Ideal for jackets, vests, bags, wall displays, and craft projects
• Can be sewn on or attached with a suitable fabric adhesive

Julie de Graag (1877–1924) was a Dutch graphic artist and painter known primarily for her refined graphic works and distinctive Art Nouveau style.

This design is based on a public-domain artwork file made available by Wellcome Collection under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. The image used for this patch has been reworked and retouched to adapt it for this product.

Artwork credit: Wellcome Collection, CC BY 4.0.

Each patch may show slight variations in texture and edges due to the natural character of raw canvas.