Ontwerp voor een tapijt c. 1854 - 1864

This is an anonymous design for a carpet of unknown date, executed in watercolor and ink. The dominant visual experience is an intricate, all-over pattern that creates a rich tapestry of color and form. The composition consists of a dense network of floral and vegetal motifs against a predominantly red background. The border is clearly delineated, framing the central field with bands of contrasting colors and decorative elements. The anonymous artist employs a semiotic system in which floral motifs may signify growth, beauty, or paradise, while the geometric elements might represent order and structure. The visual organization invites viewers to consider the relationship between individual components and the overall design. The carpet's formal structure creates a dynamic interplay between repetition and variation and a reflection on the symbolic potential of decorative forms.