Curatorial Narrative Andr Gill’s “Loisirs naturalistes. A quoi M. Zola perd son temps” of 1879 is an exemplar of the caricature genre, wherein the artist employs fine brushwork to satirize the literary pursuits of mile Zola. The visual mechanics of this work are characterized by a modernist palette, comprised predominantly of earthy tones brown, green, and white which imbue the composition with a sense of naturalism while also serving as a commentary on the artificial constructs of high art. As one considers the scale at which this piece would be experienced within a luxury interior environment, it is notable how the chromatic structure and spatial rhythm are influenced by the artist’s use of atmospheric perspective. When enlarged to 44×55 inches, the brown tones recede into the background, casting a sense of depth upon the architectural subject, while the green accents present in the foliage and the artist’s own attire seem t