Curatorial Narrative Andr Dunoyer de Segonzac’s Tableau de la boxe, illustr de 29 gravures l’eau-forte pl 40, created in 1923, occupies a pivotal position within the trajectory of modern art. The artist’s decision to employ a linear brushwork in a black and white palette imbues the work with a sense of directness and economy of means. This deliberate simplification allows for an unobstructed examination of the subject matter, which here is that of boxing. De Segonzac’s handling of light and shadow contributes to the overall atmospheric weight of the image, drawing the viewer into the world depicted. When enlarged to its intended dimensions of 44×57 inches, the chromatic structure of Tableau de la boxe undergoes a subtle yet significant transformation. The black and white palette assumes an even greater sense of monumentality, while the linear brushwork provides a framework for navigating the spatial depth of the composition. In a