Curatorial Narrative In 1928, Eric Rohman’s “It” exemplified the avant-garde spirit of Art Deco, a style that had already begun to incorporate elements of Modernism. The linear brushwork and bold use of color can be seen as an attempt to break free from traditional representational art forms. Rohman’s palette is characterized by a dominant blue, which serves as a backdrop for the composition, while flashes of orange add vibrancy and dynamic tension. The black lines that define the subject create a sense of structural depth, drawing the viewer’s eye into the artwork.When enlarged to its original dimensions, “It” presents a complex interplay between spatial rhythm and atmospheric weight. The chromatic structure, dominated by blue, creates a sense of calmness, while the bursts of orange inject an energetic quality that disrupts this equilibrium. As it is scaled up to 44×63, Rohman’s design becomes increasingly architectural in its beha