Garniture of five vases 1886

This 1886 ceramic vase was created by Dutch artist Theo Colenbrander, who was known for his Art Nouveau style and decorative works. The vase's intricate design features stylized floral motifs, swirling lines, and geometric patterns, all rendered in a vibrant palette of blues, greens, yellows, and reds. The vase's bold colors and dynamic forms are characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement's emphasis on organic shapes and a rejection of the rigid forms of the Industrial Revolution. Colenbrander's work often draws on themes from nature and East Asian art, making this a great example of the influence of international artistic trends on the Dutch Art Nouveau movement.