Stoel en fauteuil after 1878

This print, titled 'Stoel en fauteuil', depicts furniture from the 18th or 19th century. The chairs, adorned with detailed embroidery and lavish trim, speak to the values and aesthetics of a specific social class. Consider how gender and class intersect here. Who were these spaces of leisure designed for? How do they reinforce societal roles and expectations? The imagery also suggests a specific understanding of domesticity and status. The design and craftsmanship convey a sense of opulence and exclusivity, reflecting the sitter's aspirations and lived experiences. By looking at the imagery of the chairs, we can ask ourselves what it means to sit pretty and who gets that opportunity.