Rol zwart satijnlint met wit golvend geborduurd motief op karton c. 1900 - 1925

This is a black satin ribbon with white wavy embroidery by Gustav Schnitzler. Imagine Schnitzler carefully guiding the thread, watching the wave emerge, stitch by stitch. It's all process, right? I mean, artmaking. The satin is so dark, it almost sucks the light in, and the embroidery is a stark white zig-zag, so the contrast is bold. The texture must be wonderful. The satin would be smooth and soft, while the embroidery would be raised and nubby. Notice the repetitive nature of the wave, how each peak and valley is formed by a series of tiny stitches. It is like a little mountain range, a minimalist landscape against a velvety night. This simple ribbon reminds me of artists like Agnes Martin, who worked with repetition and simple forms to create something profound. It is proof that even the smallest, most functional objects can be works of art. It invites us to slow down, observe closely, and find beauty in the everyday.