Sjerp gedragen door Gevers Deijnoot, 2e luitenant c. 1850

This sash, worn by Lieutenant Gevers Deijnoot, is made of a light fabric material and features a design that draws the eye through its linear flow and detailed texture. The artist uses long, unbroken lines that define the sash and then terminate into the complex interwoven tassels. These structural elements create a visual rhythm, directing the viewer's gaze from the simple lines to the dense texture below. The neutral, cream color palette also lends a sense of understated elegance to the piece. Looking at the sash through a semiotic lens, we might consider how such an object signifies status and identity within a specific social structure. The choice of materials, the precision of the weave, and the carefully crafted tassels all communicate a sense of order and hierarchy. Notice how the overall structure invites us to contemplate the intricate relationships between form and function, line and texture, and simplicity and complexity. This sash remains a compelling artifact, rich with layers of meaning.