Vaas van aardewerk, beschilderd met vlinderachtige motieven, palmetten etc. c. 1910 - 1915

This earthenware vase, created by the Plateelbakkerij Arnhem pottery, exemplifies the Art Nouveau style prevalent in the early 20th century. The vase, dating from c. 1910-1915, showcases a graceful, elongated form with two handles. Its surface is adorned with intricate, hand-painted motifs, including stylized butterflies, palmettos, and flowing lines, all executed in a delicate palette of blue, yellow, and brown on a cream-colored background. The asymmetrical design and organic forms are characteristic of Art Nouveau aesthetics, highlighting the artistic influence of nature.