The composition of this still life clearly demonstrates Gampert’s great love of the decorative arts. The various objects are skilfully juxtaposed, and their visual impact is reflected in the way they are arranged. The artist, who also produced numerous tapestry cartoons and wallpapers for the company Grandchamp, liked to incorporate richly patterned fabrics into his compositions, which allowed him to practice his decorative arts.

After a short cubist period, encouraged by his French friend Roger de La Fresnaye, Gampert quickly returned to a more classical style. As a painter, draughtsman, engraver and illustrator, he created costumes and theatre sets, under the impetus of Maurice Denis, as well as frescoes, such as those on the apse of the church in Corsier (GE), between 1923 and 1924.