Decoratieve groep met Siberische appel, druiven en citroenen en twee lijsten met kogeldistels, kaardebollen en medaillons before 1897

This monochromatic print presents a decorative arrangement of botanical specimens, juxtaposed against a stark background. The visual field is divided into distinct sections, each meticulously detailed. On the left, we observe blossoming branches, their delicate forms contrasting with the dense clusters of fruit in the central panel. Here, the composition's structure draws your eye across the variety of textures, from the smooth surfaces of the apples to the granular appearance of the grapes. The rigid, vertical arrangements on the right incorporate thistles, adding a layer of complexity to the natural forms through their structured placement. The overall effect is a study in contrasts, where nature and design intersect. The print can be read as a comment on how humans perceive and organize the natural world, turning it into a display of visual order. The careful arrangement of diverse elements emphasizes structure as a means of giving meaning to natural forms, thus making the work as much a conceptual exercise as an aesthetic one.