Gallery Edition – Byzantin by Auguste Racinet – 44×63 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste Racinet’s “Byzantin” (1880-1889) emerged as a testament to the artist’s mastery of Byzantine Art. This style, characterized by its use of gold, blue, red, green, and beige hues, was employed by Racinet to evoke an atmosphere of opulence and grandeur. The linear brushwork, reminiscent of intricate mosaics, imbues the piece with a sense of architectural solidity, as if the very walls of a Byzantine cathedral had come alive. This quality is heightened by the artist’s use of bold, geometric forms, which seem to pulse with an inner rhythm, drawing the viewer into the spatial vortex of the composition.When enlarged to 44×63 inches, “Byzantin” assumes an architectural scale that transforms the surrounding environment. The chromatic structure, with its emphasis on gold and blue, takes on a regal quality, imbuing the space with an air of luxury. The linear brushwork, now amplified, creat