Behangpapier met bloemen, vlinders en libellen 1876 - 1951

Theo Nieuwenhuis made this wallpaper with flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies in the early 20th century, and you know, wallpaper is just painting’s shy cousin. Here, everything's working together: the earthy brown background, the rust-colored flowers, and those little pops of green—it's like a garden in autumn. But it's not just about what you see, it's about how it feels. The flat, matte surface absorbs light, giving it a soft, velvety texture. The shapes are repeated, but they’re not perfect. Look closely, and you’ll see slight variations in the flowers, a little wobble in the lines. It's the human touch that makes it sing. It reminds me a little of William Morris, but with a quieter, more subdued palette. It's like Nieuwenhuis is whispering instead of shouting. Art is like a conversation, isn't it?