Ontwerp voor een zilveren suikerschaal Possibly 1913 - 1914

This drawing by Mathieu Lauweriks, possibly dated 1913-1914, shows a design for a silver sugar bowl. The design is based on the nautilus shell, with its spiral shape clearly visible in the drawing. The geometric forms and precise lines of the drawing highlight Lauweriks' interest in functional and geometric design, a characteristic of his work within the Dutch Art Nouveau movement. This piece is an example of Lauweriks' exploration of nature in his designs, and it reflects the strong influence of natural forms in the Art Nouveau movement.