Interieur met tafel 1907 - 1935

This stereograph titled 'Interieur met tafel' was created by Adolphe Burdet. It presents a staged interior that invites us to consider how space and objects communicate meaning. The scene is dominated by a table set for tea, flanked by ornate chairs and lit by an elaborate lamp. Burdet uses a symmetrical composition, positioning the table centrally, which creates a sense of balance. The texture is rich, from the floral wallpaper to the sheen of the silverware. This attention to detail invites us to interpret how these material elements construct a scene of domestic tranquility. Yet, the photographic medium introduces its own form of artifice, reminding us of the constructed nature of the image. The stereoscopic format adds depth, but also underscores the artificiality of the scene. The way Burdet uses light and shadow enhances the sense of depth but also hints at the boundary between the real and the represented. Ultimately, the stereograph prompts us to consider how carefully arranged interiors can function as curated displays of bourgeois values, suggesting ideas about domesticity, taste, and social status.