The Leather Goods Shop
1901
Step into a 1901 leather workshop where a craftsman stands surrounded by hanging hides and scattered scraps, carefully inspecting a piece of material. Félix Vallotton, a Swiss artist and key member of the Nabis group, captures this quiet moment of labor with his signature bold, graphic style. The stark black-and-white scene is surprisingly wrapped in a lavish, swirling golden border, creating a delightful clash between gritty craftsmanship and elegant Art Nouveau decoration. Vallotton was famous for his sharp observations of modern life, often publishing these woodcuts in magazines like La Revue Blanche.
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