Gallery Edition – Carnet de dessins Pl.26 by Alexandre Nozal – 102×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative The creation of “Carnet de dessins Pl.26” by Alexandre Nozal in 1908 situated the artist within the avant-garde currents of early 20th-century European art. As an Impressionist painter, Nozal employed loose brushwork to capture fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, imbuing his landscapes with a sense of spontaneity. The subject matter, a serene natural landscape, is typical of the Scandinavian design influences prevalent at the time. In its architectural scale, “Carnet de dessins Pl.26” presents itself as a designed object within an interior environment. When enlarged to 102×44 inches, the palette’s chromatic structure dominated by soothing greens and blues, punctuated by earthy browns and creamy whites assumes a spatial rhythm that invites contemplation. The loose brushwork creates an atmospheric weight that subtly shifts across the canvas, guiding the viewer’s gaze through the composition. Material pai