Twee rijtuigen en het interieur van een rijtuig 1817

Pietro Ruga made this line drawing titled 'Two carriages and the interior of a carriage.' With careful linework, Ruga represents not just transportation, but also the socio-economic structure of his time. Carriages were not mere vehicles; they were mobile displays of wealth and status. Imagine the stark contrast between the interior of these carriages, symbols of luxury, and the lives of those who toiled to maintain them. This image prompts us to consider how design can both reflect and perpetuate social inequalities. The detailed interior invites us to fantasize about the comfort and privilege afforded to a select few. How do these details of carriage design tell a story about class, access, and aspiration?