Sheet of Wallpaper with Umbellifers, Butterflies, and Dragonflies, Theo Nieuwenhuis, c. 1894

paper, h 625mm × w 824mm More details

Nieuwenhuis was a versatile decorative artist who designed furniture, carpets, wall coverings, and earthenware. In 1894 he drew wallpaper designs in three different patterns. The wallpaper with umbellifers, butterflies, dragonflies, and tiny ladybirds was available in six different colour combinations. It was printed on sheets measuring approximately 60 x 80 centimetres that had to be carefully matched up by the paperhanger.