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Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Adolf Dressler’s “Landscape with a river and view of the Jesenik range” stands out as an exemplar of the emerging Impressionist style. Painted between 1850 and 1881, this work marks a significant departure from traditional approaches to landscape painting. Dressler’s innovative use of impasto technique imbues the canvas with a tactile quality, evoking the rough textures of the natural world. The artist’s deliberate manipulation of paint layers creates an almost three-dimensional effect, drawing the viewer into the space depicted. As this work is scaled up to 72×44 feet, its chromatic structure and spatial rhythm take on new dimensions. The palette, dominated by rich greens and blues, assumes a more profound atmospheric weight, influencing the overall mood of the interior environment. When paired with materials such as limestone or travertine floors, the cool tone of the painting appea