

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Franz von Lenbach’s oeuvre was characterized by a deliberate fusion of realism and romanticism, a strategy that allowed him to tap into the lingering nostalgia for an idealized past while still engaging with the demands of modernity. The Portrt der Tochter Marion, created in 1897, exemplifies this tendency, its richly textured surfaces and muted color palette imbuing the figure of Marion with an almost ethereal quality. Lenbach’s use of impasto, here applied to create a sense of depth and volume, serves to underscore the subject’s three-dimensional presence within the picture plane.When enlarged to 44×51 inches, the chromatic structure of Portrt der Tochter Marion assumes a commanding presence that would be equally at home in a grand salon or a luxurious library. The rich browns and golds, muted whites and blacks, form a harmonious yet complex spatial rhythm, one that invites the viewer
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