Gallery Edition – Self portrait by Arthur Segal – 44×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In 1930, Arthur Segal’s “Self Portrait” situated itself at the intersection of Realism and Modernity, its figurative subject rendered in robust impasto brushwork that imbued the canvas with a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality. This painterly approach, characteristic of Segal’s oeuvre, injects a sense of gravitas into the composition, underscoring the artist’s fascination with the human form as a vessel for introspection and emotional depth. The warm, earthy hues that dominate the palette evoke a sense of classical restraint, while the overall chromatic structure subtly nods to the avant-garde sensibilities of its era.When enlarged to 44×44 inches, “Self Portrait” assumes a monumental quality, its spatial rhythm and compositional structure orchestrating a luxuriant atmosphere that envelops the viewer. The warm tones of the palette, now amplified, interact symbiotically with surrounding materials, casting