Bleu Pompei 1937

Editor: Here we have "Bleu Pompei," made by Le Franc. It appears to be a reference sample, almost like a color study. How do you interpret the composition here, with the color chart and the pigment in the jar? Curator: The composition emphasizes a self-referential system. The color chart acts as a grid, a framework within which we analyze the isolated blue. The jar isolates the pigment, allowing an intense focus on its properties. Editor: So, it's the juxtaposition that's key? Curator: Precisely. The work highlights the color's inherent qualities through its structured presentation, inviting us to consider the act of seeing itself. Editor: I see it now, the presentation itself becomes the point of interest. Curator: Indeed, a focus on the intrinsic visual experience.