Gallery Edition – Femme montant un escalier, bougeoir la main de profil, allant vers la droite by Auguste Pqugnot – 44×64 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the Industrial Revolution, Auguste Pqugnot’s “Femme montant un escalier, bougeoir la main de profil, allant vers la droite” (1850) presents a poignant meditation on the intersection of modernity and tradition. Executed with fine brushwork, this black and white figurative piece distills the essence of mid-19th-century French art, where the Academic tradition still held sway. Pqugnot’s deliberate choice of palette and technique imbues the work with a sense of restraint, underscoring the quiet dignity of the female figure as she ascends the staircase. The artist’s visual intent is clear: to capture the subtle play of light on fabric and flesh, while also conveying the subject’s introspective nature.When enlarged to 44×64 inches, this piece transforms into a spatially nuanced entity that resonates with luxury interior environments. The black and white palette assumes a chromatic structure that oscil