Ontwerp voor de linkerhelft van een tafelstuk met figuren c. 1864 - 1894

Henri Cameré's "Ontwerp voor de linkerhelft van een tafelstuk met figuren" (c. 1864 - 1894) is a preliminary design for a table centerpiece. The drawing, executed in graphite on paper, showcases a central structure composed of two figures holding a tray, their forms rendered in a loose and gestural style. The figures stand upon a swirling base of stylized floral and vegetal elements, characteristic of the Rococo period, suggesting an elaborate and decorative table centerpiece. The artwork's small scale and unfinished quality point to its function as a preparatory study for a larger and more finished piece.