Fauteuil en stoel 1895 - 1935

Léon Laroche made this print of two Louis XVI chairs, a ‘fauteuil’ and a ‘chaise’, with a decorative eye, capturing their elegant form and ornate detailing. I can almost see Laroche at the drawing board, carefully measuring and sketching each line, striving for accuracy, but also adding a touch of their own personality, I wonder if they were interested in furniture, fashion, or the decorative arts? I'm curious about the kind of mark they make, a light touch, almost like a breath on the paper. The rendering of the shadow gives this static image dimension, but also a sense of time. The use of pale yellow, green, and pink tones gives the print a delicate, airy quality. There's a simplicity that's really deceptive. It's like they're saying, "Look, here's a chair, but also, here's a way of seeing." It reminds me that every artist is in conversation with those who came before, building on their ideas and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.