BlueSprout
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is this from the film "When A Stranger Calls"?
edit: 69th post. giggity.
Giggity indeed. I'm jealous.
I looked it up, and apparently the house for 2006's "When A Stranger Calls" was a set.
Thanks for the info! This settee is perhaps my favorite Huntzinger composition. The alternating rythm of the spheres in the base tie into the turned rings of the crest rail together implying a series of triangles superimposed upon the form. Indeed, the dispersal of cirlcular elements throughout some receding and some advancing keep the contemplation of this work a lively exercise. The choice of caning in the seat and back lighten what would have otherwise been a heavy appearance despite the careful proportioning. I find the outward curvilinear thrust of the arm rests to be a joyful counterpoint to the otherwise rectangular emphasis of the form. The conic terminals of the back provide a beautiful note of punctuation to the as the composition moves vertically to a close. Thanks again for a great piece!
You're welcome. Thank you for providing insight into the compositional elements - your input as a craftsman is always enlightening. I agree that the use of caning to balance the piece was a particularly astute choice, especially when you compare the final product to the bulky and inelegant design of contemporary Victorian setees. I hadn't noticed the implied triangle motif, admittedly, but I did love the rings as well. The repitition creates a rhythm that doesn't allow the eye to really rest, but the composition is not overwhelmingly ornate or imposingly substantial either. A very nice combination.
I read a piece about Hunzinger that described his "inconsistency" in this regard. He had to appeal to the tastes of the consumers to whom he pandered (he was intent on building up a commercial empire), so he made some less than refined pieces along the way, but he developed an aesthetic in the process that was very, well, modern: balanced, elemental and harmonious. Some of his more baroque compositions appeal to me, but it is clear they weren't his most refined.
If you have any other favorite designs, don't hesitate to post or send me searching for them. It's a privilege to have your contributions.