Gezicht op de keuken in het huis van J. vanden Peereboom in Anderlecht, België before 1898

G. Choppinet created this photographic print titled 'Gezicht op de keuken in het huis van J. vanden Peereboom in Anderlecht, België.' This image offers a glimpse into the domestic space of a well-to-do household in Anderlecht, Belgium. The kitchen, traditionally a site of labor, particularly for women, is presented here as a carefully curated display of status. The grand fireplace, adorned with decorative objects, speaks to a performance of domesticity that transcends mere functionality. The photograph invites us to consider the relationship between space, identity, and social class. How does the design of this kitchen reflect the values and aspirations of its inhabitants? What does it mean to aestheticize a space of work? As you consider the scene, think about the ways in which domestic spaces can both reflect and reinforce social hierarchies.