Twee fauteuils after 1878

This print shows two armchairs, made by an anonymous artist. The chairs command attention through their contrasting designs, both poised to challenge conventional notions of comfort and style. On the left, a chair presents a floral, ornate design, evoking a sense of delicate beauty. Its counterpart to the right features bold, vertical stripes and striking juxtapositions of color and texture. The tassels are a nod to traditional craftsmanship but also add a layer of complexity. The artist employs a semiotic system of signs, challenging the viewer to decode the visual components and cultural codes embedded within each design. Note how the structure and composition destabilize established meanings, offering new ways of thinking about space, perception, power, and representation. These designs prompt us to consider the shifting nature of taste and the fluid boundaries of artistic expression.