Gallery Edition – Costumes feminins Berne, Appenzell, Fribourg, Uri, Luceren, Schwyz, Unterwalden by Auguste Racinet – 44×50 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In “Costumes feminins Berne, Appenzell, Fribourg, Uri, Luceren, Schwyz, Unterwalden”, Auguste Racinet’s mastery of Nordmann Lithography yields a visual language that is at once traditional and eclectic. Created between 1876-1888, this artwork occupies a unique position within the late 19th century’s fascination with ethnographic representation. Racinet’s linear brushwork and rich earth-toned palette, punctuated by flashes of red, blue, green, and gold, evoke a sense of rustic authenticity while also conveying a deep respect for the cultural heritage of Switzerland’s diverse regions. The figurative subject matter is imbued with an air of nostalgia, as if Racinet sought to distill the essence of these traditional costumes into a series of timeless, iconic vignettes.When enlarged to 44×50, the chromatic structure of “Costumes feminins” assumes a spatial rhythm that harmonizes beautifully with luxury interior envir