“Décor de la salle à manger (House for an art lover, Glasgow)” is an artwork by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, created in 1901. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified within the design genre. It is part of the series “House for an art lover, Glasgow.”
The artwork features a stylized depiction of a figure enveloped in an intricate, flowing design characteristic of Art Nouveau. With fluid lines and an emphasis on natural forms, the artwork captures the essence of the movement through unified, organic visual elements. The figure appears to be adorned with large, blooming roses and surrounded by abstract, plant-like motifs rendered in a harmonious palette of subdued pastels and contrasting blues. The attention to detail and the linear quality of the composition exhibit Mackintosh’s signature approach to design, integrating both aesthetic beauty and structural sophistication. Encapsulating his distinctive style, the artwork harmoniously blends decorative elegance with a sense of modernity, reflecting the innovative spirit of the early 20th century.
