Reproductie van een tekening van een wastafel before 1900

This reproduction of a drawing of a washstand was created by the Central London Photo-Engraving Co. The composition is split into two, with the washstand on the left and what looks like a piece of machinery on the right. On the left, the washstand is depicted with precision, its octagonal shape and tiled surroundings rendered with careful detail. The mirror above it reflects an unseen space, adding a layer of depth and complexity. On the right, the machinery stands out against a checkered backdrop, its wheels and gears suggesting movement and industry. The contrast between the static domestic scene and the dynamic industrial form creates a visual tension. This juxtaposition prompts questions about the relationship between the personal and the technological and how these elements shape our understanding of modernity. The drawing invites us to consider the underlying structures that define our experience and representation of space.