Schotel, beschilderd met de letter M, gevormd uit een bloemslinger c. 1778 - 1782

This delicate porcelain dish was painted by Loosdrecht. The eye is immediately drawn to the letter ‘M’ at its center, intricately crafted from a garland of colorful flowers. The composition plays with the semiotics of form, where the initial "M", typically a symbol of identity, is deconstructed into its floral components. Each bloom, with its distinct shape and hue, contributes to the overall structure, challenging the fixed meaning of language. The garland's gentle curves and the soft color palette evoke a sense of pastoral elegance, yet the deconstruction of the letter hints at a deeper engagement with structuralist ideas. The choice of porcelain as a medium further enhances this interplay. Its smooth, refined surface contrasts with the textured appearance of the floral arrangement, highlighting the tension between artifice and nature. This dish functions not just as a functional object or a mere decoration, but as a meditation on the very nature of signs and their interpretation.