Wall Paper Design c. 1939

Henry Meyer's "Wall Paper Design" is a little window into a world of leisure, made with delicate touches of ink and watercolor. Imagine Meyer, back in the day, carefully plotting out these scenes of elegant figures and horse-drawn carriages. There’s a real sense of rhythm here, a repeat that isn’t just about filling space but creating a vibe. The colors are muted, like memories, each scene framed by these gentle blue and yellow flowers. The artist's been playing with creating a pattern, but also a whole mood, something that would've enveloped a room, wrapping the viewer in scenes of leisure. It’s like Meyer’s inviting us to step back in time, to imagine the conversations, the rustling of skirts, the clip-clop of hooves. I bet the artist had other wallpapers, each a different world. We artists are always responding to each other, aren't we? Looking, borrowing, and making something new. And maybe, just maybe, inspiring someone else down the line.