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Curatorial Narrative In 1926, Adolf Hlzel’s “Lesende (Glasfensterentwurf)” emerged at the cusp of Art Deco’s ascendance, marrying modernist ideals with a keen sense of decorative flair. Characterized by its abstract forms and bold palette, this work exemplifies the era’s fascination with geometric abstraction. The artist’s technique, while not driven by brushwork, instead relies on a deft manipulation of color and form to achieve a heightened sense of atmospheric weight. As such, “Lesende” assumes an almost three-dimensional presence, its chromatic structure imbuing the space it inhabits with a dynamic spatial rhythm. When enlarged to 44×135 inches, Hlzel’s composition proves remarkably resilient, retaining its visual acuity and structural cohesion even at this considerable scale. The palette, meanwhile, undergoes a subtle transformation, its blue and yellow hues taking on a luminous quality that interplays intriguingly with the s