Abricotine 

Here we see Eugène Grasset’s 'Abricotine,' likely a lithograph, with its striking use of color and form that immediately grabs the viewer's attention. The composition divides into clear zones: the dark, almost turbulent sky contrasts sharply with the golden foreground where a woman gathers apricots. Grasset uses flowing lines and organic shapes to create a sense of movement and natural harmony, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The woman herself, rendered with a soft, idealized form, embodies a certain symbolic weight. The apricots can be seen as a structural element that repeats to create a visual rhythm and also acts as a signifier within a larger cultural code. Notice how Grasset destabilizes the traditional landscape; it's less about nature and more about creating a visual space. The lettering is integrated into the image. This formal choice blurs the line between image and text. This integration challenges traditional notions of representation and hierarchy in art. Art Nouveau, after all, sought to dissolve these boundaries.