Guirlande, een cornucopia, een lier en een Griekse vaas met een olijftak 1816 - 1852

This line drawing, "Guirlande, een cornucopia, een lier en een Griekse vaas met een olijftak," of unknown date, was made by Elisabeth Kemper. The composition, sparse yet balanced, presents a series of classical motifs rendered with a delicate hand in ink on paper. These shapes, a garland, cornucopia, lyre, and vase, suggest themes of celebration, abundance, music, and classical antiquity. Kemper's work invites a semiotic reading, where each element functions as a signifier. The garland, often associated with victory and festivity, drapes across the top, while the cornucopia, overflowing with fruit, symbolizes prosperity. The lyre, a stringed instrument, hints at harmony. The vase, adorned with a ribbon, could signify cultural heritage. Each sign points to a complex web of meanings, reflecting the artistic conventions and cultural values of Kemper's time. This arrangement doesn't merely depict objects; it evokes a world steeped in symbolism, inviting viewers to decode its visual language.