

Curatorial Narrative Flix Vallotton’s “Dimanche 18 juillet 1897” exemplifies the artist’s unique blend of modernity and contemporaneity. Created in an era marked by a sense of disillusionment with the Impressionist movement, this work embodies the characteristic simplicity and directness of the Nabi style. The linear brushwork, reminiscent of a sketch rather than a fully realized painting, underscores Vallotton’s preoccupation with the formal properties of art. The black-and-white palette imbues the scene with an atmospheric weight that is both somber and introspective.At 44×68 inches, “Dimanche 18 juillet 1897” assumes a commanding presence in a luxury interior environment. Its chromatic structure, comprising the interplay between voids and solids, creates a spatial rhythm that can be paired with materials such as dark wood or rich textiles to amplify its atmospheric effect. The black background allows for an unobstructed reading o
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