Vaas, diabolovormig met bolvormige nodus, beschilderd met plantenmotieven 1896

This vase, made of earthenware, was created by N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg. Notice how the vessel’s cylindrical form is articulated into three distinct sections. Two flared conical shapes sandwich a sphere, creating a rhythmic visual cadence. The surface is decorated with stylized plant motifs, painted with a palette dominated by blues, greens, and earthy browns. These colors aren't merely decorative, but act as signs, alluding to a natural world filtered through an aesthetic lens. The motifs, rather than realistically depicting botanical elements, transform them into semi-abstract patterns. The vase is a clear example of how formalism can be interlaced with semiotics. It destabilizes the notion of a vase as a purely functional object and offers a piece for aesthetic contemplation, where each element contributes to a larger dialogue about art, nature, and representation.