Menukaart 1896

"Menukaart" (1896) is a graphic design by Dutch artist Mathieu Lauweriks, known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau style. The design features an elaborate border composed of swirling, organic shapes, stylized birds, and the word "MENU" rendered in a decorative typeface. Lauweriks's work often explored the connection between nature and design, evident in this menu card's graceful curves and intricate details. Art Nouveau, prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, embraced organic motifs and emphasized decorative flourishes, and Lauweriks's "Menukaart" exemplifies this aesthetic.