Deel van een tapijt met ronde en krullende vormen by Anonymous

Deel van een tapijt met ronde en krullende vormen 1899 - 1930

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textile, paper

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pattern-and-decoration

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natural stone pattern

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naturalistic pattern

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organic

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art-nouveau

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textile

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paper

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geometric pattern

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pattern background

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ethnic pattern

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organic pattern

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geometric

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flower pattern

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vertical pattern

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pattern repetition

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decorative-art

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layered pattern

Dimensions: height 284 mm, width 220 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This fragment of a carpet design, with its round and curling forms, was crafted anonymously, and the date remains a mystery. It’s all about the dialogue between the colours here. The soft, earthy browns play against the lively greens, reds, and blues. You can almost feel the texture of the carpet, right? Look closer, and you’ll see how each colour is meticulously applied, creating a rich, almost pixelated effect. It’s as if the artist is building the design, one tiny mark at a time. The golden highlights catch the light, adding a touch of opulence to the overall design. See how the forms curl and twist, creating a dynamic sense of movement? It reminds me of Miro, or even Matisse, but with a folk twist. There’s an amazing dialogue between the decorative and the abstract here. It’s a reminder that art isn’t about perfection but about the joy of making and exploring.

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