Ontwerp voor een schoengesp 1913

"Ontwerp voor een schoengesp" (Design for a shoe buckle) is a pencil drawing on graph paper by Dutch architect and designer Mathieu Lauweriks, dated 1913. This design showcases Lauweriks' interest in Art Nouveau and its organic forms, as seen in the flowing lines and stylised floral motif. The drawing's simplicity and focus on functionality highlights Lauweriks' approach to design, which emphasized both aesthetic beauty and practical purpose. This sketch serves as a testament to Lauweriks' contribution to the Dutch Arts and Crafts movement and his influence on design in the early 20th century.