Curatorial Narrative As we situate “Uncle Tom’s Cabin Topsy” by Eric Rohman within the historical landscape of 1928, it becomes clear that this work is an exemplar of the burgeoning Art Deco movement. Rohman’s use of linear brushwork imbues the piece with a sense of dynamism and energy, as if the very structure of the cabin is in motion. This is particularly evident in the way the artist’s palette a deliberate juxtaposition of black, white, yellow, and red creates a tension between the solidity of the architectural forms and the vibrant, almost cartoonish depiction of Topsy herself. The result is a chromatic structure that oscillates between the geometric certainties of Art Deco and the expressive freedoms of Modernist experimentation.As we enlarge “Uncle Tom’s Cabin Topsy” to its full 44×80 scale, the spatial rhythm established by Rohman’s composition begins to take on a life of its own. The deep black walls seem to recede into