Deksel van doos, cilindervormig, beschilderd met bloemen en bladeren 1895 - 1904

This cylindrical box lid, painted with flowers and leaves, was created by Firma Wed. N.S.A. Brantjes en Co. The lid presents a compelling interplay of form and surface decoration. The cylindrical shape, with its smooth, curved surface, serves as a canvas for a stylized floral pattern. The composition is dense, with overlapping leaves and flowers creating a sense of depth and rhythm. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and yellows dominating. These colors are applied with a degree of abstraction, where the natural forms are simplified. The design challenges traditional notions of representation. The artist engages with the broader aesthetic discourse of their time by using natural forms to express the principles of design. What we see is not just a decorative object, but a reflection on the relationship between art, nature, and industrial production.