Description of the Work: "Moderato Cantabile, 2023"
Mickaël Doucet: Moderato Cantabile, Abstract Interiors and Chromatic Harmony
"Moderato Cantabile" is a recent painting by Mickaël Doucet, created in 2023 using oil on canvas, measuring 50 x 65 cm. The French artist is known for his depictions of domestic interiors and landscapes that blend geometric abstraction and vibrant colors.
The title, a musical and literary reference (like Marguerite Duras's novel of the same name), suggests a slow, measured pace, which is reflected in the composition of the scene: an enclosed, stylized space dominated by a deep ultramarine blue wall and minimalist furnishings. Doucet uses flat color and clean shapes to create a balanced, harmonious composition, focusing on the dialogue between the primary colors and the geometric patterns of the carpet.
The work was acquired directly from the artist's studio for the Damiani collection and is archived at the Mickaël Doucet Archives in Paris and the Damiani Gallery Archives in Bari.
