Curatorial Narrative “Dragon’s Wishbone,” created within the tumultuous years of 1934 to 1943, exemplifies the Art Deco style that dominated the visual landscape during this period. The artist’s technique is characterized by linear brushwork, which imbues the composition with a sense of precision and control. The red, yellow, blue, and white palette, while seemingly straightforward, undergoes a nuanced transformation as it interacts with the architectural subject matter, generating an atmosphere of tension between the geometric forms and chromatic structure. As “Dragon’s Wishbone” is enlarged to 44×68 inches, its spatial depth and compositional structure become more pronounced. The linear brushwork assumes a staccato quality, punctuating the spaces within the Art Deco design with a rhythmic precision that echoes the metallic sheen of chrome-plated fixtures typical of mid-century modern architecture. When paired with materials such