Curatorial Narrative In the early 1890s, Flix Vallotton’s work began to shift towards a more defined style, one that would come to be associated with the emerging Modern movement. “Le confiant”, created in 1895, exemplifies this transformation as it combines elements of Impressionism and Social Realism. The artist’s use of bold black outlines and white accents imbues the composition with a sense of graphic precision, recalling the early days of Art Nouveau. At the same time, Vallotton’s decision to limit his palette to just two colors black and white creates an unflinching visual weight that speaks to the modernity of the era.When scaled up to 54×44 inches, “Le confiant” behaves as a carefully crafted architectural entity. The stark black and white palette assumes a monumental quality, imposing itself upon its surroundings with a gravitas that echoes the severe lines of Art Deco design. As the composition expands, the spatial rhyt