Gallery Edition – Chinois et Japonais 2 by Auguste Racinet – 44×68 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative As we position “Chinois et Japonais 2” within the artistic landscape of the late 19th century, it becomes evident that Auguste Racinet’s mastery of traditional Chinese and Japanese textile design was instrumental in shaping the modern aesthetic. Executed between 1880 and 1889, this artwork embodies a nuanced understanding of Eastern ornamental motifs, cleverly reinterpreted through a Western lens. The linear brushwork, reminiscent of calligraphic strokes, imbues the composition with a sense of dynamism, while the palette – a deliberate balance of gold, red, blue, green, and black – conjures an atmosphere both opulent and restrained.When scaled up to 44×68 inches, “Chinois et Japonais 2” assumes an architectural presence that harmoniously interacts with its surroundings. The chromatic structure, now more pronounced, establishes a spatial rhythm that guides the viewer’s gaze through the composition. As the gold ac