Gallery Edition – Le roi dYs by Auguste-Franois-Marie Gorguet – 44×62 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste-Franois-Marie Gorguet’s “Le roi d’Ys” (1888) emerged as a quintessential exemplar of Art Nouveau’s sinuous and mystical inclinations. This landscape painting’s linear brushwork weaves together sepia tones, dark blues, and gold accents to conjure an otherworldly atmosphere, evoking the dreamlike state of the mythological city of Ys. Gorguet’s technique, redolent of Gothic Revival’s ornate intricacies, imbues the work with a sense of ancient, mystical knowledge, while its palette whispers secrets of a bygone era.When scaled up to 44×62 inches, “Le roi d’Ys” assumes an architectural presence, its chromatic structure orchestrating a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with luxury interior environments. The painting’s dark blues and sepia tones, punctuated by gold accents, resonate with rich textiles such as velvet and silk, while its linear brushwork echoes the ornate patterns found in i