Gallery Edition – Neptune mounted on a hippocampus, or seahorse, reins in hand by A. Rey – 70×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative The artwork “Neptune mounted on a hippocampus, or seahorse, reins in hand” by A. Rey, created between 1844 and 1861, embodies the essence of geometric formalism during the mid-nineteenth century. The artist’s employment of linear brushwork and a black and white palette underscores a Modernist inclination, one that privileges clarity and spatial rhythm over ornate flourishes. This visual restraint allows the figurative subject to assume center stage, with Neptune’s authoritative presence tempered by the seahorse’s sinuous curves. The overall atmospheric intent is one of stately grandeur, evoking the mythological realm while remaining grounded in a palpable, three-dimensional space.When enlarged to 70×44 inches, the artwork’s spatial depth and compositional structure assume a monumental quality, capable of commanding attention within a luxury interior environment. The black and white palette, far from being auster