Vierkante hoedendoos van karton, beplakt met art deco papier met een oranje fond waarop een grillig patroon in blauw en bloemen in zwart, geel en rood c. 1917 - 1919

This cardboard hat box is covered in an Art Deco paper, featuring an orange background with an eccentric blue pattern and black, yellow, and red flowers. Imagine Maison Marcel in their studio, carefully selecting this paper. Was it the texture, the vibrant clash of colors, or the playful geometry of the design that caught their eye? I love how the orange bleeds into the blues, creating an illusion of depth. The black flowers feel like a rebellious gesture, defying the neatness of the overall pattern. The box itself, a humble container, becomes a canvas. It reminds me of how artists often find beauty in the everyday, transforming ordinary objects into something special. This piece is a testament to the power of design to elevate the mundane. And it’s a reminder that every artist borrows, steals, and riffs on the work of those who came before.