Details van decoratie van de Salon de musique 1875 - 1930

This black and white print captures details of the Salon de Musique, offering glimpses into the elegance of its architectural design. Just imagine the artist, whoever they were, meticulously tracing the intricate details of the cornices, columns, and panels. I wonder what it was like to painstakingly render each leaf, curve, and ornament, trying to capture the textures of the materials. I’m really drawn to the columns and the way their cylindrical form is captured. The artist's mark-making is so interesting here, capturing how light plays on the stone. Each stroke seems to consider volume and depth. It makes you think about the long history of art and how the impulse to represent, document, and interpret is something that connects us to the past.