Gallery Edition – No More Peace: Red robe tied with white cord by Barry Farnol – 44×71 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the interwar period, Barry Farnol’s “No More Peace: Red robe tied with white cord” (1934-1943) precipitates a distinct confluence of Art Deco’s geometric rigor and Surrealism’s oneiric ambiguity. The artist’s soft brushwork imbues the figurative subject with an air of vulnerability, while the palette’s chromatic tension – oscillating between red, green, yellow, white, and black – injects a sense of unease into the composition. This visual mechanics bespeaks Farnol’s fascination with the fractured modernity of his time, as he navigates the precarious balance between rational order and irrational uncertainty.When enlarged to 44×71 inches, “No More Peace” assumes a spatial rhythm that commands attention without overpowering the surrounding environment. The palette’s bold chromatic structure, now amplified, resonates harmoniously with luxurious materials such as polished chrome, rich woods, or supple