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Curatorial Narrative The “Ecce Homo” series by Albert Hahn occupies a pivotal position within the oeuvre of early 20th-century still life painting. Created in 1905, this work embodies the nascent tendencies towards modernism that were beginning to surface in European art circles. Hahn’s treatment of the subject, devoid of explicit figural representation, instead focuses on an arrangement of carefully chosen objects, imbuing the composition with a sense of studied quietude. The sepia-toned palette employed by Hahn, punctuated by judiciously applied yellow highlights, lends “Ecce Homo” a contemplative quality that rewards close observation. As the work expands to its original dimensions of 44×58 inches, its spatial rhythm and chromatic structure begin to exert a profound influence on the surrounding environment. The interplay between warm tones and cool shadows creates an atmospheric weight that can be skillfully manipulated through