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Curatorial Narrative In the tumultuous years following World War I, Albert Daenens’ “Right to the End!” embodies the Expressionist movement’s visceral response to modernity. Created in 1920, this black and white masterpiece exemplifies the artist’s unique fusion of avant-garde sentiment and technical innovation. The linear brushwork employed here creates a sense of tautness, underscoring the emotional intensity of the figurative subject. Daenens’ palette, stripped of vibrant hues, assumes an almost monumental quality, lending the composition an air of solemnity that resonates with the era’s disillusionment. As “Right to the End!” is enlarged to a substantial 44×55 inches, its chromatic structure becomes even more pronounced, casting a deliberate shadow on the surrounding environment. The stark black and white tones create a spatial rhythm that invites contemplation, while the linear brushstrokes continue to exert an almost palpabl