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Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the early 19th century’s Romantic fervor, Adalbert Stifter’s “Im Gosautal (Obersterreich)” stands as a testament to the movement’s deep-seated fascination with the natural world. Painted in 1834, this work embodies the artist’s penchant for depicting the sublime in all its rugged beauty. Through his masterful use of impasto, Stifter imbues the landscape with a tactile quality, rendering the earthy tones and textured brushstrokes palpable to the viewer. As one contemplates the scaled-up dimensions of 57×44 inches, the chromatic structure begins to exert a profound influence on the surrounding environment. The rustic palette’s harmonious blend of brown and green hues assumes a commanding presence, much like the stately silhouettes of antique furnishings that might inhabit this space. The atmospheric weight of blue skies and white clouds, meanwhile, imbues the room with an airy, expansive feel, as