Gallery Edition – Affiche voor Laurin & Klement Automobielen, naar Nederland gemporteerd door Sligting, Houwing & Co by Arnold van Roessel – 44×63 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the early 20th century, Arnold van Roessel’s “Affiche voor Laurin & Klement Automobielen” navigated the intersection of Art Nouveau and Modernist design styles, reflecting the era’s fascination with industrial innovation and the liberation of form. Executed between 1906 and 1914, this artwork embodies the artist’s mastery of fine brushwork, yielding a dreamlike landscape that whispers promises of technological advancements. The palette, characterized by bold reds, yellows, blues, greens, and purples, injects a sense of dynamism, underscoring the advertiser’s message while conjuring an atmosphere of optimism.When scaled up to 44×63 inches, this artwork transforms into a spatial entity that commands attention within a luxury interior. The chromatic structure, now more pronounced, orchestrates a spatial rhythm that resonates with surrounding materials and textures. As the fine brushstrokes amplify, they imbue th