Kast after 1878

This is Kast, an undated print by an anonymous artist. The print shows a drawing of furniture and was published in Paris. The print illustrates a piece of furniture with a classical design which can be read as a symbol of status and taste within the domestic sphere. The depicted Kast would not only provide storage but would also stand as a marker of identity and cultural capital. As an object represented through print media it reflects the democratization of design and the increasing accessibility of fashionable items to a wider audience. The act of depicting and distributing images of furniture through prints allowed for the dissemination of style across geographical and social boundaries. The print engages with the complex interplay between design, identity, and social mobility, reflecting both the aspirations and the material realities of the period.