Gallery Edition – XVII Siecle 4 by Auguste Racinet – 44×67 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste Racinet’s “XVII Siecle 4” (1880-1889) emerged as a testament to the artist’s mastery of Baroque and Rococo design styles. This architectural subject piece is characterized by linear brushwork, which imbues the composition with a sense of precision and intricacy. The palette, comprised of rich reds, blues, greens, golds, and blacks, creates a chromatic structure that oscillates between warmth and coolness, conjuring an atmosphere of opulence and grandeur. Racinet’s technique, rooted in the Baroque tradition, injects a sense of dynamism into the work, as if the architectural forms are about to burst forth from the confines of the composition.When enlarged to 44×67 inches, “XVII Siecle 4” assumes an imposing scale that commands attention and transforms the surrounding space. The palette’s spatial depth is amplified, with the warm and cool tones establishing a rhythmic tension that