Zes ontwerpen voor vazen, kom, schotel, bakje en inktkoker van aardewerk 1851 - 1930

This is a drawing by Theo Colenbrander showing six designs for earthenware objects. The composition, dominated by precise outlines and subtle gridlines, presents a study in form and function. The shapes—vases, a bowl, a dish, a small container, and an inkwell—are rendered with clean lines, emphasizing their structure. Colenbrander's design aesthetic appears to be deeply rooted in the late 19th-century Dutch design reform. His semiotic approach to form suggests a desire to redefine the aesthetic value of everyday objects. The drawing destabilizes traditional hierarchies of art and craft, instead proposing an integration of both. Colenbrander’s decision to display the designs on a single sheet can be read as a statement of the equal importance of design within each object. The formal quality of the drawing, with its emphasis on the beauty of simplicity and geometric clarity, reflects the broader cultural aspiration to create objects of utility. The design promotes a vision where aesthetics and practical use are intertwined, enriching daily life through thoughtful design.