Bord beschilderd met staand vegetatief motief 1891

This is a plate painted with a standing vegetative motif made by N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative arts like ceramics became a canvas for exploring national identity and cultural pride. This plate, adorned with its stylized botanical design, offers a glimpse into the Dutch Art Nouveau movement, a period when artists sought to distinguish themselves. The motifs employed here—the foliage, tendrils, and blossoms— speak to a longing for nature amidst rapid industrialization. The attention to detail and organic forms can be seen as a reaction against the mass-produced, impersonal objects. By embracing the beauty of the natural world, the makers and consumers of such objects engaged in a quiet rebellion, reclaiming a sense of connection to the earth. The plate embodies a cultural desire to find harmony and beauty.