Man en vrouw tijdens een maaltijd, vrouw poseert voor een spiegel 1855 - 1875

This stereo card shows a scene titled "Man en vrouw tijdens een maaltijd, vrouw poseert voor een spiegel", created by an anonymous artist. The composition balances two nearly identical views side by side, creating a heightened sense of depth. Formally, the card offers a fascinating play with doubling and perspective, typical of stereoscopic images. The scene within is meticulously arranged: a man seated at a table, a woman posing, and a mirror reflecting another woman. The wallpaper and objects on the table create a dense pattern that contrasts with the figures. The use of the stereo card format itself is intriguing. Stereo cards were popular for creating an illusion of three-dimensionality. The formal arrangement of the elements within the scene contributes to the construction of a complex visual narrative, questioning notions of reality and representation. It invites ongoing interpretation.