Curatorial Narrative In 1895, Eugne Grasset’s “La Valkyrie. Pome et Musique de Richard Wagner” exemplified the nascent Modernist movement’s fascination with the interplay between visual and musical arts. Grasset’s decision to render Wagner’s opera in a linear, almost diagrammatic style reflected his allegiance to Art Deco’s emphasis on geometric forms and graphic precision. The black and white composition, punctuated by sepia tones that evoke a sense of atmospheric depth, creates an eerie, otherworldly ambiance reminiscent of the opera’s mystical themes.When enlarged to 44×62 inches, Grasset’s “Valkyrie” assumes a commanding presence in a luxury interior environment. The stark black and white palette, now dominating a large wall, imbues the space with an air of dramatic intensity. The spatial rhythm created by the linear brushstrokes, which initially suggested a sense of fluid movement, instead appears staccato and almost militarist