Vegetal patterns 1829 - 1830

Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer's "Vegetal patterns" from 1829-1830, currently housed in the Städel Museum, showcases two stylized plant designs. The top design features three blue lotus blossoms on a red background, with a green band below. The bottom design depicts a cluster of yellow, stylized stalks against a red background, creating a geometric and symmetrical pattern. These designs, likely intended for decorative purposes, demonstrate the influence of the ancient Egyptian aesthetic on European art in the early 19th century.