Sheet with overall geometric pattern with striped circles and squares 1800 - 1900

This sheet with an overall geometric pattern of striped circles and squares comes to us from an anonymous artist. Its origins and intended function are not well documented, leaving room for speculation. The pattern seems to be reaching for something, perhaps a logo or brand, and certainly a sense of order. The circles, reminiscent of coins, sit atop a grid of green squares. Are these colors and shapes meant to evoke a sense of nature tamed by industrialization, or a commentary on the commodification of everyday life? Without a known author, our reading shifts. We are left to consider the universal themes of identity, order, and value. This design offers a glimpse into the visual culture, where the push for branding and recognition was already taking shape, subtly influencing our perceptions and desires.