Twaalf koppen en schotels, veelkleurig beschilderd met violen binnen een ornamentaal decor; met cassette 1913

These twelve cups and saucers, painted with violets within an ornamental decor, were made by N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg. The objects, neatly arranged in a dark cassette lined with light fabric, immediately evoke order and refinement. The floral motif repeated across each piece is restrained, almost regimented, and provides an interesting study in semiotics. The violet, often associated with modesty and faithfulness, here seems to be part of a controlled vocabulary rather than a celebration of nature's abandon. Note how the rigidity of the composition, the repetitive nature of the floral design, and the precise arrangement of the cups and saucers challenge the typical expressive qualities found in art. The regularity and standardization suggest a deliberate engagement with the aesthetics of mass production. This evokes questions about the intersection of art, craft, and industry. This tension invites an ongoing dialogue about how meaning is constructed through visual form and cultural context.