Lint op karton, wit satijnlint met daarop een smal zwart fluwelen lint c. 1926

This artwork by Gustav Schnitzler features white satin ribbon with a narrow black velvet ribbon on top, all wrapped around cardboard. I imagine the act of layering these ribbons, the artist carefully aligning each strip to create a striking contrast between the smooth satin and the plush velvet. There's a tactile quality here, I can almost feel the coolness of the satin and the soft texture of the velvet. The repetition of the horizontal lines creates a sense of rhythm, like musical notes on a page. I can imagine Schnitzler contemplating the subtle variations in light and shadow as they play across the surface, seeking to capture a certain mood. The linear pattern reminds me of Agnes Martin's delicate grids, or even the architectural bands in Mondrian's paintings. Artists are always responding to each other, whether consciously or not. Ultimately, this little object becomes a quiet exploration of form, texture, and the subtle power of simple materials. It’s an ongoing exchange of ideas across time.