Onderdelen van een rijtuig 1817

This is a drawing by Pietro Ruga titled "Onderdelen van een rijtuig" which translates to "Parts of a carriage." The composition is dominated by the linearity and precision of the draftsmanship. Ruga employs delicate lines to render various components of a carriage. Notice the rhythmic use of spirals and circular motifs at the extremities of these parts; they evoke a sense of dynamism. The overall effect is one of technical precision combined with an aesthetic sensibility. It is like a blueprint elevated to the level of art. This reminds me of the structuralist notion that beneath every cultural product lies a formal structure which determines its meaning. The artwork destabilizes established meanings, not by challenging traditional artistic forms, but by imbuing functional objects with decorative qualities. What do you make of that?