Kast en tafel 1895 - 1935

Léon Laroche rendered "Kast en tafel" with what looks like delicate watercolors. I can almost see him, sitting in his studio, squinting at the objects, trying to capture the light as it glints off the furniture’s surfaces. The drawing's got this dreamy quality, like a memory or a half-remembered design. You can sense Laroche's hand gently guiding the brush, layering thin washes of color to build up form and texture. It's like he's whispering secrets about the furniture, about its potential, about the craft that goes into making something both functional and beautiful. I love how the muted palette creates a sense of harmony between the two pieces, the cabinet and the table. But I also wonder what else Laroche was working on at the time? Was he influenced by the art nouveau movement? Did the furniture exist in real life, or was it imagined? It’s a dialogue across time, inspiring new generations of artists to see the world with fresh eyes.