Gezicht op een zitkamer in empirestijl in het huis van Mathys in Brussel, België before 1898

This black and white photograph, "Gezicht op een zitkamer in empirestijl in het huis van Mathys in Brussel, België" (View of a living room in the Empire style in the house of Mathys in Brussels, Belgium), by G. Choppinet, captures a richly appointed parlor in Brussels. The photograph, taken before 1898, depicts a formal room with a large chandelier, ornate furniture, and patterned wallpaper. The image provides a glimpse into the interior design of the era and offers insights into the opulent lifestyle of the time.