Gallery Edition – Costumes civils scene judiciaires by Auguste Racinet – 44×50 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Auguste Racinet’s “Costumes civils scene judiciaires” (1876-1888) assumes a pivotal position within the realm of late 19th-century French art, oscillating between the academic tradition and the nascent stirrings of modernity. The artist’s technique, characterized by an absence of pronounced brushwork, instead relies on a meticulous attention to detail, evoking a sense of stately reserve. This visual restraint is deliberately calibrated to evoke the solemnity and gravity of judicial proceedings, as hinted at by the work’s title. The chromatic structure, anchored by blues and reds, with beige and green accents, conjures an atmosphere of formality and decorum.When scaled up to 44×50 inches, “Costumes civils scene judiciaires” assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The spatial rhythm, governed by the interplay between figures and architectural backdrop, generates a sense of depth that