Gallery Edition – La mare by Armand Apol – 55×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of World War I, Armand Apol’s “La mare” (1914) emerged as a testament to the turbulent era. This Expressionist landscape embodies the artist’s innovative technique, which converges with the avant-garde spirit of the time. Apol’s bold brushstrokes, characteristic of Impasto, inject a tactile quality into the composition, while the stark black and white palette amplifies the dramatic tension. The Modern and Contemporary undertones inherent in this piece foreshadow the radical shifts in art and design that would soon follow.When scaled up to 55×44, “La mare” transforms into an immersive environment, its spatial depth and chromatic structure orchestrating a harmonious dialogue with luxury interior spaces. The monochromatic palette assumes a sculptural quality, its subtle gradations generating an atmospheric weight that resonates with the materiality of surrounding surfaces. As the composition’s spatial