Curatorial Narrative In the early 20th century, the art world was abuzz with the emergence of new styles and movements. Henri Gressit’s anonymous portrait, “Henri Gressit presents Eugenie Blair in David Belascos great play, Zaza,” exemplifies the Art Nouveau aesthetic that dominated the era. Painted in 1903, this work embodies the fluid, organic curves characteristic of the style, as seen in the sinuous lines and whiplash shapes that define its composition. The subject’s elegant figure is rendered with a sense of dynamic movement, her dress flowing like a river of golden silk across the canvas. As one considers the artwork at an enlarged scale say, 44×67 inches several key aspects of its design come into sharp focus. The chromatic structure, for instance, reveals a sophisticated interplay between warm and cool tones. The yellow and red hues that dominate the palette create a sense of vibrant energy, while the black accents provi