Klok c. 1830 - 1850

Firma Feuchère made this sketch of a clock in graphite, and it presents a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century design and craftsmanship. The drawing, with its intricate Gothic Revival style, evokes a sense of historical grandeur. It provides insight into the cultural milieu of the time. The Gothic Revival was about more than just aesthetics; it reflected a nostalgic longing for the perceived order and piety of the medieval past, which often served as a critique of contemporary industrial society. The design would have been commissioned by someone with money, someone who probably benefitted from this very industrial society. To fully understand the clock's design, we need to know more about the Feuchère firm and the market for luxury goods in the 1800s. Auction catalogs, design journals, and business records would offer vital clues. Appreciating this sketch involves understanding its place within the broader economic and cultural history of its time.