Ontwerp voor een broche 1913

"Ontwerp voor een broche" is a 1913 pencil sketch by the Dutch architect and designer Mathieu Lauweriks (1864-1932). The drawing depicts a design for a brooch, with the central element resembling a stylized shell. Lauweriks, known for his Art Nouveau and Jugendstil influences, created this work in a simple, yet elegant, style. This design shows a central element, a small, circular brooch with multiple layers. The central element has been drawn with hatching to denote the three-dimensionality of the object. There are faint construction lines in pencil that radiate from the brooch to the edges of the sheet. The drawing is signed and dated by the artist. This piece offers a glimpse into Lauweriks's design process and his appreciation for organic forms.