Curatorial Narrative The enigmatic “Discovered! Winter sports under a summer sun. Sun Valley Lodge in Sun Valley, at Ketchum, Idaho” presents itself as an unassuming yet resolute exemplar of the Art Deco style, which was gaining traction in the early 20th century. The artist’s loose brushwork imbues the composition with a carefree spirit, while also allowing for a fluid exploration of spatial relationships and atmospheric depth. As one considers the artwork at its intended scale of 44×68, several aspects emerge that are particularly relevant to an interior environment of luxury. The palette of red, yellow, blue, white, and brown appears to have been deliberately chosen to evoke the sense of vibrant yet ephemeral color often associated with the Art Deco movement. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that these colors operate within a more nuanced chromatic structure, one that subtly modulates the spatial rhythm of the