Wall Paper c. 1939

This is "Wall Paper," crafted by Gilbert Sackerman, featuring a cascade of pink roses and morning glories. Roses, symbols of love and beauty since ancient times, appear here in full bloom, embodying notions of romance and delicate strength that reach back to Sappho's verses and beyond. Consider how the rose motif, once sacred to Aphrodite, recurs throughout history—from medieval tapestries to Victorian-era paintings. The morning glory, with its ephemeral bloom, whispers of transient beauty, recalling the vanitas tradition where fleeting images signify life's impermanence. These floral motifs also stir something deeper. The human psyche often finds solace and meaning in nature. The cyclical nature of flowers—their budding, blooming, and eventual decay—mirrors our own life cycle, invoking a bittersweet meditation on time. Thus, motifs like roses and morning glories transcend mere decoration; they are powerful reminders of life's ephemeral beauty.