Tafellaken met zwanen en fruitbomen by John Wilson's Successors Ltd.

Tafellaken met zwanen en fruitbomen c. 1900 - 1905

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weaving, textile

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natural stone pattern

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organic

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art-nouveau

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weaving

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textile

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geometric pattern

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abstract pattern

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organic pattern

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fabric design

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repetition of pattern

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vertical pattern

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pattern repetition

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imprinted textile

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layered pattern

Dimensions: height 279 cm, width 193 cm, height 278 cm, width 191 cm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This damask linen tablecloth, made by John Wilson's Successors, is so lovely in its quietness! It's all about process, the way the light catches on the woven pattern, creating an image that's almost there, but not quite. The material itself has this subtle texture that's so appealing. It's not about bold colors or thick paint, but the delicate interplay of light and shadow. Notice the way the swans and fruit trees emerge from the fabric, their outlines soft and blurred. In one area, the fruit tree is repeated and mirrored, like a Rorschach test of nature. It reminds me of Agnes Martin's drawings, where the grid becomes a space for quiet contemplation. It's this idea of art as an ongoing conversation, a back-and-forth between artists across time. This tablecloth is like a whisper, a gentle invitation to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday.

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