Ontwerp voor een tapijt met floraal patroon 1922

This rug design in watercolor on paper is by Dirk Verstraten. Imagine the artist meticulously plotting out each floral motif, a symphony of color guided by his thoughtful eye. The palette, dominated by earthy reds, oranges, and blues, evokes the warmth of a Dutch interior. I love how Verstraten used a grid to map out the pattern, each square a tiny decision, a step in the evolution of the design. I imagine him pondering the balance between symmetry and variation, thinking about the interplay of positive and negative space. These aren’t just shapes; they’re living things, blooming and intertwining in a rhythmic dance. Verstraten must have felt the weight of tradition but also the thrill of innovation. He seemed to have balanced both, and that is what makes this piece so charming. Isn’t it remarkable how artists across time and space, even in the face of uncertainty, continue to inspire one another to create?