Buffetkast 1895 - 1935

Léon Laroche created this print titled "Buffetkast" with etching. The print presents a detailed elevation of a sideboard. Its symmetrical structure commands attention, divided into distinct horizontal registers. The formal symmetry is only interrupted by the unique carvings and decorations within each section, from the ornate upper panels to the geometric designs on the lower doors. The linear precision and absence of tonal variation create a flattened effect, emphasizing the sideboard's structure over its three-dimensional presence. This approach aligns with the artistic interest in representing objects through their essential forms. The image can be interpreted as a study in signs, where each element functions within a system of codes. The sideboard, as a cultural object, embodies status, design, and functionality. Laroche doesn't merely depict a piece of furniture; rather, it is deconstructing it into a set of symbolic components that reflect the values of design and representation.