Eettafel / biljarttafel before 1904

This is a vintage illustration, probably made with watercolor, ink, and who knows what else. The artist depicts a table in various stages of transformation from a dining table to a billiards table. Look at the draftsmanship! Notice the way the table's components are rendered, and how the artist has used line and color to create depth and texture, like the smooth plane of the billiards surface. I think about what the artist was thinking when making this – maybe they were just excited about the design of the table, or maybe they were thinking about the history of furniture and the way it reflects our lives and values? I think of the artists I look to for inspiration, who also think about history, design, the everyday, and how it all makes us feel. How an artist from centuries ago can still spark new ideas today.