Gallery Edition – Faunsjagd by Albert Welti – 64×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative The creation of “Faunsjagd” in 1910 by Albert Welti marks a significant departure from the established figurative traditions of his time. Welti’s adoption of a linear brushwork style, reminiscent of the early Renaissance masters, imbues the piece with an air of antiquity while simultaneously underscoring its modern sensibilities. The monochromatic palette, executed in bold black and white, creates a dramatic visual tension that transcends the boundaries of representation, instead plumbing the depths of atmospheric weight and spatial ambiguity. At an enlarged scale, “Faunsjagd” unfolds as a rich tapestry of light and shadow, its linear structure and chromatic structure intersecting to generate a sense of dynamic tension. When scaled to 64×44, the black silhouettes of Welti’s faun-like figures appear to occupy a realm of heightened presence, their dark contours exerting a palpable gravitational pull on the surro