Gallery Edition – Map of Southern New England by Arthur Allen Lewis – 44×61 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative The “Map of Southern New England” by Arthur Allen Lewis occupies a unique position within the early 20th-century American art landscape. Executed between 1900 and 1926, this work exemplifies the artist’s mastery of linear brushwork, which imbues the genre scene with a sense of precision and cartographic exactness. The stark, high-contrast palette, limited to black and white, generates an atmospheric weight that is at once austere and inviting. This visual intent is rooted in Lewis’ fascination with topography and the human relationship with the natural environment, as he navigates the intersection of representation and abstraction.When enlarged to 44×61 inches, the “Map of Southern New England” assumes a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with luxury interior environments. The black and white palette, now amplified, resonates with materials such as polished marble, limestone, or rich wood tones, forging a chromatic