Ontwerp voor een servetring 1911

This is a design sketch for a napkin ring by Dutch architect and designer Mathieu Lauweriks. The artwork, dated 1911, utilizes a grid system to depict a simple, stylized design for a napkin ring. The drawing is executed in black ink and graphite on paper. Lauweriks was a prominent figure in the Dutch Arts and Crafts movement, known for his focus on functionalism and geometric forms. This design sketch exemplifies Lauweriks' approach to design, emphasizing clarity and simplicity in the service of utility.