Door figuren bekroonde lijst in renaissance-stijl c. 1864 - 1894

Henri Cameré made this ink drawing of a Renaissance-style door frame, likely in the 19th century. The drawing depicts an elaborate architectural frame, complete with classical figures and intricate ornamentation. The architectural style evokes the Renaissance, a period known for its revival of classical art and learning, but it was drawn much later. We can consider this drawing as part of a 19th century trend that looked back to earlier historical styles, such as Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque. In doing so, it speaks to the development of art history as a discipline in the 19th century, as well as the popularity of historicism. The location of the imagined door would say a lot about who would have access to it, who it excludes, and how it reflects the taste and status of those within. To understand this drawing fully, we can research the architectural trends of 19th-century, and consider how architecture defines social space.