Gallery Edition – quipements militaires, coiffures et costumes divers by Auguste Racinet – 44×50 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Auguste Racinet’s “quipements militaires, coiffures et costumes divers” (1876-1888) occupies a distinct position within the Neoclassical tradition, leveraging the artist’s mastery of linear brushwork to evoke an atmosphere of restraint and precision. This architectural subject matter, executed with a palette that juxtaposes cool blues and greens against warm reds and yellows, creates a chromatic structure that oscillates between modernity and historical reference. Racinet’s technique, characterized by its measured pace and deliberate linearity, imbues the composition with a sense of spatial rhythm, underscoring the artwork’s connection to the built environment.When enlarged to 44×50, the palette assumes an architectural scale, its colors taking on a material quality that resonates with luxurious interior environments. The blue and green hues evoke the subtle play of light on polished stone or velvet, while the r