Deur met gordijnen c. 1895 - 1910

This "Deur met gordijnen" by weduwe Eugène Maincent is a dreamy curtain design captured on paper with fine lines and delicate washes of colour. Imagine the artist’s hand, carefully drafting these silken drapes with their intricate floral details. The soft pinks and greens, rendered in what looks like watercolor or gouache, give the fabric a luminous, almost edible quality. You can see how the artist experiments with the visual weight of the curtains, creating a dance between opacity and transparency. The meticulous beading along the edges suggests a pursuit of perfection, a desire to elevate the everyday into something extraordinary. It reminds me of Fragonard or Boucher, or maybe even a modern-day fashion sketch, where the fluidity of line captures the essence of movement and form. There’s a certain vulnerability in the artist's mark making, a quiet conversation happening on the page. It's a reminder that art is not just about the finished product but also the intimate journey of creation.