Gallery Edition – 1er mars, 1871, 1er mars, 1918. by Batrix Grognuz – 44×66 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative As we stand before “1er mars, 1871, 1er mars, 1918” by Batrix Grognuz, we are immersed in the nexus of Art Nouveau and Modernist sensibilities, where sinuous lines and organic forms converge with the geometric precision of Art Deco. Executed in 1918, this painting is a testament to the artist’s technical mastery, as she navigates the intricate dance between figurative representation and the abstracted essence of her subjects. The French tricolors – red, white, and blue – are deployed with strategic restraint, their chromatic intensity tempered by the lush green background that seems to pulse with an almost vegetal energy. This deliberate coloristic strategy generates a sense of atmospheric tension, as if the very fabric of history were being woven before our eyes.When scaled up to 44×66 inches, the spatial rhythm of Grognuz’s composition assumes a profound architectural quality, its linear brushwork and chromati