Curatorial Narrative In the early 20th century, Flix Vallotton’s work occupied a unique position within the Art Nouveau movement, characterized by its emphasis on modernist principles and a deliberate departure from the ornate decoration prevalent in earlier Art Nouveau works. His technique of applying bold black lines to create areas of contrast and negative space imbues his prints with a sense of tectonic structure, while the monochromatic palette allows for an exploration of atmospheric weight and spatial depth.When enlarged to 44×66 inches, Vallotton’s “Dimanche 15 janvier 1899” assumes a commanding presence that engages the luxury interior on multiple levels. The black lines now operate as a framework, establishing a clear spatial rhythm that defines the composition’s vertical axis. The absence of color allows for an emphasis on the interplay between light and material, as the smooth white surface of the print interacts with su