Venster met gordijnen 1895

Here we see Léon Laroche's "Venster met gordijnen," a drawing that meticulously renders a window and curtain arrangement. The immediate visual impression is one of ornate detail balanced by the rigid geometry of the window frame and the softness of the draped fabric. Laroche orchestrates a play between the structured and the organic. The checkered window panes offer a grid-like background, against which the flowing curtains cascade. The texture of the curtain, with its patterns and folds, introduces complexity. On the right side of the drawing, you can see the architectural plans of the window. Through careful arrangement, Laroche creates an interplay between surface and depth, between the functional and the decorative. This tension invites us to consider how architectural elements and interior design can reflect broader cultural values. The drawing shows that art continually reshapes our understanding.