Gallery Edition – Female Nude by Auguste Levque – 44×78 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative As we situate Auguste Levque’s “Female Nude” within the art historical canon of 1915, we find ourselves at the nexus of Realism and Impressionism. The artist’s deliberate brushwork, characterized by impasto strokes, yields a tactile quality that imbues the subject with a sense of three-dimensionality. This fusion of styles allows Levque to capture the subtleties of human form, while also evoking an atmosphere redolent of intimacy and quietude. The earthy tones of brown and green that comprise the palette further underscore this impression, conjuring a sense of warmth and containment.When scaled up to 44×78 inches, “Female Nude” assumes a presence that is at once commanding and understated. The spatial depth created by Levque’s masterful use of chiaroscuro is amplified, drawing the viewer into the composition with a sense of gentle gravity. Meanwhile, the chromatic structure, founded upon those earthy tones, exud