Servet van linnendamast met een geometrisch patroon waarin het ingeweven monogram PB c. 1908 - 1912

Peter Behrens designed this linen damask napkin with a geometric pattern and woven monogram PB, but we don't know exactly when. It's interesting how Behrens approached the design of this everyday object with such formality and precision. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the texture of the linen, and the way the pattern is woven into the fabric becomes really important. You can almost feel the warp and weft, right? The central motif, a grid of squares with diagonal lines, is particularly striking. It's a simple element, but it creates a sense of depth and complexity, which is kind of mesmerizing! And there are all of these architectural forms, maybe the textile influenced his architectural drawings and buildings? It's like he's building something, line by line, one thread at a time. Thinking about this napkin, I'm reminded of Anni Albers, who also explored the intersection of art, design, and craft. Both artists push the boundaries of their respective media, inviting us to see the world in new and unexpected ways.