Papierbehangsel met patroon van een bloemenvaas c. 1910 - 1930

This is a wallpaper with a pattern of a flower vase, made by Société Anonyme des Anciens Etablissements Desfossé & Karth. The composition is dominated by a symmetrical arrangement against a striking deep pink background. The vase of flowers, centered and vertically elongated, immediately captures the eye. Notice how the artist has used a limited palette of beige and pink. This choice does more than create a visually pleasing pattern; it communicates ideas about order, luxury, and decoration. Each element, from the draped swags at the top to the ornate vase at the bottom, is rendered with precision. The use of repetition within the pattern creates a sense of harmony. The eye decodes the visual components through a semiotic lens, as the flowers, vase, and architectural motifs serve as signs of wealth and refinement. Consider, too, how the artwork functions aesthetically and as part of a broader cultural discourse around domestic space and identity. The piece represents a site of continuous interpretation and re-interpretation, always changing with the viewer's perspective.