Furnishings and Interiors 1921

Lucie Renaudot made this print called Furnishings and Interiors, or Boudoir, in 1921, and look at the way she’s created a feeling of interiority through shape and colour. This print gives such a sense of quiet luxury. The flatness of the forms makes you think about how space and colour can make you feel a certain way. The purple and lavender work so well together to create this mood, and the shapes are so simple. It’s like she’s distilled the idea of a room down to its essence. I’m drawn to the way the mirror is depicted, as just a simple white circle, reflecting nothing but light and space. It reminds me a little of the work of another printmaker, Félix Vallotton, but with a softer touch. Both artists use the language of printmaking to explore how we experience the world around us.