Twee fauteuils 1895 - 1935

This is an artwork called "Twee fauteuils" by Léon Laroche. Here are two armchairs, side by side. I can see him, Léon, bent over a drawing board, his hand moving with precision and care. He’s imagining a world of elegance and comfort, with flowers and tassels. There’s something so optimistic in his vision. He's combining gentle washes of pink and blue with intricate details to render the plush fabric and ornate trimmings. Look at the way he’s captured the way the light catches the tassels, giving them a sense of movement and life. What was it like to make these marks? It's like he's bringing the chairs to life, one delicate stroke at a time. It reminds me of other artists who are not afraid to embrace beauty and decoration, from art nouveau to the floral patterns of William Morris. And it encourages me to think about ways of seeing, feeling, and experiencing the world through art.