Gallery Edition – Groote Wieler Wedstrijden by Arnold van Roessel – 44×59 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the aftermath of World War I, Arnold van Roessel’s “Groote Wieler Wedstrijden” (1920) embodies the Art Deco spirit of modernity and luxury. This botanical study exemplifies the artist’s mastery of linear brushwork, which imbues the composition with a sense of dynamism and energy. The chromatic structure, characterized by a palette of blue, yellow, red, green, and white, evokes a sense of optimism and joie de vivre, hallmarks of the Roaring Twenties. Van Roessel’s visual intent is to transport the viewer into a realm of elegance and refinement, where the organic forms of botanical life are distilled into geometric abstractions.When scaled up to 44×59 inches, “Groote Wieler Wedstrijden” assumes an architectural presence that commands attention without overwhelming the surrounding space. The linear brushwork creates a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with the Modernist design style, while the palette’s atmospheric