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Curatorial Narrative In the early 1890s, Albert Lang’s work underwent a significant shift towards capturing the nuances of light and atmosphere. His painting “An der Stadtmauer von Gelnhausen” exemplifies this evolution, as he imbues his depiction of a medieval Gothic faade with an almost palpable sense of depth and spatiality. Through the use of impasto brushwork, Lang achieves a three-dimensional quality, where the very texture of the paint appears to push forward from the canvas. The earthy tones browns, beiges, and muted greens anchor the scene in a sense of historical continuity, while the subdued sky above imbues the composition with an air of reverence. When enlarged to 66×44 inches, “An der Stadtmauer von Gelnhausen” reveals its full architectural majesty. The chromatic structure, characterized by the interplay between warm earthen tones and cool atmospheric blues, assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior e