Gallery Edition – Arabesques; mosque de Qaoum el-Dyn (dallage en marbre blanc) by mile Prisse d’Avennes – 44×61 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In 1877, mile Prisse d’Avennes created “Arabesques; mosque de Qaoum el-Dyn (dallage en marbre blanc)” as part of his ongoing documentation of Islamic art and architecture. This watercolor drawing is a testament to the artist’s meticulous technique, which imbues the composition with an air of serenity. The linear brushwork employed by Prisse d’Avennes conveys the intricate patterns found in the mosque de Qaoum el-Dyn’s marble floor, where beige and cream hues blend seamlessly to create a neutral tone that evokes a sense of calm.When enlarged to 44×61 inches, “Arabesques” assumes a commanding presence that dominates any space it inhabits. The chromatic structure of the drawing remains steadfast in its adherence to neutral tones, yet the spatial rhythm created by the repetition of geometric patterns imbues the composition with an air of dynamism. In a luxury interior environment, “Arabesques” would pair ideally wit