Gallery Edition – Stricken by Arthur Hacker – 44×57 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Arthur Hacker’s “Stricken” (1914) occupies a distinct position within the trajectory of early 20th-century modernism, precisely situated at the cusp of Art Deco’s emergence. The artist’s deliberate technique, characterized by soft brushwork, yields a figurative subject that is both languid and introspective. Hacker’s palette, comprising soft pinks, greens, golds, and browns, imbues the composition with a sense of restraint, underscoring the work’s Modernist inclinations. This visual mechanics coalesce to create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, one that invites the viewer to inhabit the artwork’s introspective realm.When scaled up to 44×57, “Stricken” assumes a spatial presence that is at once commanding and understated. The soft palette, now amplified, establishes a chromatic structure that subtly resonates with luxury interior environments. The spatial depth, fostered by Hacker’s skillful layering of forms