Decoratief ontwerp met een patroon van paardebloemen 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof created this decorative design with a pattern of dandelions on paper. The composition is dominated by a central, symmetrical arrangement of stylized dandelion motifs, rendered in a striking yellow. The design is encased within an elongated diamond shape, which is further subdivided into decorative bands featuring geometric patterns. The artist uses line to create both structure and intricate detail, with delicate pencil work delineating each form. Dijsselhof destabilizes traditional floral representation by emphasizing geometric form. The symmetry evokes a sense of order, but the organic shapes of the dandelions offer a contrasting element, creating a tension between the natural and the constructed. The use of yellow against a neutral background highlights the design’s graphic qualities, transforming the dandelions into a semiotic system. The pattern and color choices reflect broader artistic concerns of the time, challenging conventional ideas about nature and representation.