Curatorial Narrative The subject of Frank Swick’s “Ault and Wiborg, Ad. 121” lies at the intersection of Art Nouveau’s sinuous forms and the emerging influences of Art Deco and Modernist design principles, which were just beginning to take hold during its creation between 1890 and 1913. The linear brushwork employed by Swick imbues the work with a sense of structural clarity, while his deliberate manipulation of color creates a richly atmospheric effect that draws the viewer in.When enlarged to 44×61 inches, the spatial rhythm established by the architectural subject matter shifts dramatically, its compositional structure now dominating a considerable portion of the visual field. The palette, which initially appeared subdued and muted, reveals itself to be a sophisticated interplay of purple, gold, orange, and black that seems almost three-dimensional in its depth and luminosity. As it engages with surrounding interior environments,