Twee stoelen en canapé 1885 - 1895

Here are two chairs and a canapé, captured by Léon Laroche in a drawing. Note the prominent floral motifs covering the furniture; the blooms are symbols of ephemeral beauty, often used in art to convey cycles of life, death, and rebirth. These floral patterns are more than mere decoration, though. Think back to Botticelli's *Primavera*, where Flora scatters blossoms, embodying renewal. Or consider Dutch still life paintings, where wilting flowers serve as *memento mori*, reminders of mortality. The appearance of the floral motif evolves, yet its essence remains, engaging our collective memory and speaking to our subconscious understanding of life's transient nature. This emotional connection is a powerful force; flowers evoke feelings of joy, love, and nostalgia, deeply engaging viewers. Like echoes from the past, they resurface in various contexts, continuously evolving in form and meaning.