Gallery Edition – Persan 3 by Auguste Racinet – 44×64 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste Racinet’s “Persan 3” (1880-1889) situated itself at the nexus of Orientalism and Art Nouveau, two stylistic currents that converged to redefine the parameters of modernity. Racinet’s masterful deployment of linear brushwork imbued his architectural subjects with a sense of intricate ornamentation, while his chromatic structure – characterized by a palette of green, red, blue, and white – injected a degree of luminosity into the composition. The artist’s intent was to evoke an atmosphere of opulence and refinement, qualities that would resonate deeply within the context of luxury interior design.When enlarged to 44×64 inches, “Persan 3” assumes a spatial rhythm that oscillates between the macro and micro scales, its intricate patterns and ornate details unfolding like a tapestry. The palette, now more pronounced, establishes a chromatic hierarchy that influences the surrounding m