Gallery Edition – Glacieres Modeles by Auguste Donnay – 61×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Auguste Donnay’s “Glacieres Modeles” (1890-1903) occupies a unique position within the Art Nouveau movement, characterized by its emphasis on linear brushwork and architectural subject matter. This painting can be seen as a precursor to the emerging Art Deco and Modernist design styles, which would later dominate the early 20th century. Donnay’s technique, marked by restrained yet expressive strokes, imbues the work with a sense of calculated deliberation, underscoring its affinity with the rationality and precision inherent in architectural design. The palette, dominated by hues of green, beige, and white, establishes an atmosphere of cool detachment, evoking the crystalline structures of glaciers.When enlarged to 61×44, “Glacieres Modeles” assumes a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with the scale of luxury interior environments. The chromatic structure, now more pronounced, interacts with surrounding materials t