Zithoek met gordijnen c. 1895 - 1910

This is Léon Laroche's "Zithoek met gordijnen", made sometime in the past with an unknown medium, and it's like peeking into a dream of a fancy room. I find myself drawn to the way the artist uses color – these soft pinks and gentle grays create a mood that’s both elegant and a little melancholic. You can tell the artist spent time layering the colors in this print, building depth and shadow. The way the curtains drape and fold, you can almost feel the softness of the fabric. Look closely at the tiny details, like the patterns on the pillows or the way the light catches on the furniture. The artist pays such close attention to detail, yet the work doesn't feel overly formal. It makes me think of someone like Pierre Bonnard, who also had this way of capturing intimate moments with a soft, almost dreamlike quality. Art's like a big conversation, right?