#04468 Xavier Gosé i Rovira (1876-1915)

The drawing presents a stylized scene populated by three figures rendered in a limited palette of black, white, and blue with touches of orange. The composition is sharply defined, employing bold outlines and minimal shading that contribute to a graphic quality reminiscent of early modern design.
Here we see a central female figure, her posture suggesting an engagement with the man standing before her. She wears a short bob hairstyle adorned with decorative headwear, and a vertically striped dress. Her gaze is directed upwards towards what appears to be a small dish or confection held by the male figure. The artist depicted this man in formal attire – a high-collared coat and a tall top hat – suggesting a position of authority or perhaps a role as a server. He holds a tray, with chains dangling from its edge, further reinforcing an association with service.
To the left, another female figure is positioned at an angle, her face partially obscured by a feathered collar and a wide-brimmed hat. Her expression appears contemplative, if not slightly melancholic, creating a subtle contrast to the apparent interaction between the central figures.
The ground plane is represented by a stylized arrangement of overlapping shapes, with a single orange bloom providing a focal point near the bottom left corner. This element introduces a touch of warmth and organic form into an otherwise geometric design. The background is entirely black, which isolates the figures and intensifies their presence within the frame.
Subtly, the drawing seems to explore themes of social interaction and perhaps even courtship or negotiation. The formal attire of one male figure juxtaposed with the fashionable dress of the women suggests a hierarchical dynamic. The gesture of offering food could be interpreted as an act of generosity, seduction, or simply polite formality. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, characteristic of a specific period in design history where stylized representation and graphic clarity were highly valued.