Curatorial Narrative Ex-libris F. Raisin by Flix Vallotton is a seminal work of the late 19th century, created in 1893 against the backdrop of emerging Modernist tendencies. Vallotton’s technique, characterized by linear brushwork and an adherence to black-and-white tonalities, creates a sense of detachment from representational verisimilitude. The subject matter, a pair of gazelles, is reduced to a spare, almost diagrammatic form, underscoring the artist’s interest in stripping away extraneous detail to reveal the underlying structure of his subjects.At an enlarged scale of 44×56 inches, Ex-libris F. Raisin presents itself as a carefully calibrated exercise in spatial rhythm and chromatic structure. The monochromatic palette assumes a weighty presence, its subtle gradations imbuing the composition with an air of atmospheric gravity. As it interacts with a luxury interior environment, the print’s visual properties come into dialogue