PALATIN was painted by Dagobert Peche in 1922-01-01.

Where can I see PALATIN?

PALATIN is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is PALATIN?

PALATIN is associated with Art Nouveau.

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Museum-quality prints of PALATIN are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

PALATIN

Dagobert Peche , 1922

PALATIN is an unspecified painting by the Art Nouveau artist Dagobert Peche. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Palatin is a 1922 painting by Austrian artist and metalworker Dagobert Peche. Executed during his involvement with the Art Nouveau movement, the work exemplifies his interest in decorative motifs. The piece belongs to the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Subject & Meaning

The composition consists of three stacked rectangular panels, each filled with a repetitive geometric pattern. The upper panel combines black lines and dots on a gray field; the middle juxtaposes pink lines and dots against yellow; the lower pairs orange lines and dots with a black background. The orderly repetition suggests a study of ornamental design, echoing textile or wallpaper schemes.

Technique & Style

Peche employs flat areas of color and precise line work, characteristic of Art Nouveau’s emphasis on stylized natural forms rendered in a graphic manner. The use of contrasting hues and simple dot motifs creates a rhythmic visual texture, while the clear division into three sections reflects a modular approach common in early twentieth‑century decorative arts.

History & Provenance

Created at a time when Peche was active in metalwork and design, Palatin was later acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on view. The work’s provenance traces directly from the artist’s studio to the museum’s collection, underscoring its role as a representative example of his painted designs.

Context

In the early 1920s, Austrian designers were exploring the integration of fine and applied arts, a principle central to the Vienna Secession and broader Art Nouveau currents. Peche’s background in metalwork informed his attention to pattern and surface treatment, bridging the gap between functional design and fine art.