Gallery Edition – After dinner by Bernard Hall – 79×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the realm of early 20th-century art, Bernard Hall’s “After Dinner” circa 1901 occupies a unique position, straddling the threshold between traditional still life depictions and the burgeoning Art Deco style. This painting’s visual mechanics are characterized by an impasto brushwork that imbues the composition with a tactile quality, while its palette of teal, gold, brown, blue, white, and red hues conjures an atmosphere of opulence and refinement. Hall’s technique is deliberate, with bold strokes and thick applications of paint that evoke a sense of luxury and indulgence. The artist’s intent is to transport the viewer into an intimate, post-prandial scene, replete with the trappings of sophistication.When scaled up to 79×44, “After Dinner” assumes a monumental quality, its chromatic structure and spatial depth resonating throughout a luxury interior environment. The teal and gold hues, in particular, take on