Jonge vrouw staat drinkend bij tafel met champagneflessen c. 1870 - 1880

This vintage stereoscopic card by H. Vogt captures a scene of intimate revelry, with a young woman drinking near a table laden with champagne. The sepia tones and the card’s format contribute to an atmosphere of faded elegance, tinged with the immediacy unique to stereoscopic images. The composition is anchored by the stark white tablecloth, sharply juxtaposed with the darker, ornate furniture and the woman's dress. This contrast creates a visual tension, drawing the eye across the scene. The arrangement of bottles, glasses, and fruit emphasizes an occasion of excess, subtly destabilizing the conventional notions of restraint and propriety. The woman, positioned slightly off-center, challenges traditional portraiture, inviting viewers to question the narrative behind this candid moment. Vogt's choice to frame the scene in this manner highlights the performative nature of social gatherings, hinting at the complex interplay between appearance and reality. This is not merely a depiction of a celebration, but a commentary on the cultural codes that govern such events.