[Interior design drawings for unidentified rooms.] [Sketch for hallway colored green and purple 1910

This is a sketch for a hallway, colored green and purple, by Winold Reiss. The use of linear perspective creates a seemingly endless passage. This artistic technique traces back to the Renaissance, symbolizing a pathway to knowledge. The hallway, as a symbol, has a rich, if not at times disturbing, history across various cultures. Consider the labyrinthine corridors of ancient Egyptian tombs or the ominous passages in German Expressionist cinema, like in the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, each evoking feelings of mystery. The green and purple colors enhance this, often associated with spiritual insight and royalty. Yet, observe how Reiss strips away any narrative weight. He presents a modern space, functional and devoid of explicit religious or mythical symbolism. Is this hallway an invitation or a trap? The answer remains in the eye of the beholder. Just like the images that haunt our subconscious, the hallway of Reiss beckons, yet offers no promises of what lies ahead.