Kantpatroon voor een kleed van kloskant met goudenregentakken en -bloemen c. 1912

Louise Wilhelmina van der Meulen-Nulle created this lace pattern design on paper, using ink to delineate its intricate details. The composition features a cluster of golden rain branches and flowers, meticulously outlined, set against a background of geometric netting. The interplay between the organic forms of the plants and the structured pattern of the lace presents a compelling contrast. The delicate lines defining the leaves and petals suggest a structured elegance that is mediated by the underlying grid. We can view this as a semiotic system, where the natural elements are signs, decoded through the cultural code of lace making. The overall effect is to challenge conventional notions of space and representation within decorative arts. Note the pattern: this piece exists not merely as a visual delight, but as part of a larger discourse around craft, design, and the interplay between nature and artifice.