Curatorial Narrative In the oeuvre of Anselm Feuerbach, “Bildnis eines Mdchens” occupies a unique position, suspended between the romanticism of his earlier work and the proto-modernist inclinations that would come to define his later career. This undated piece exemplifies Feuerbach’s mastery of realism, its finely wrought brushstrokes conjuring a subject that is at once intimate and enigmatic. The dark tones, muted greens, and browns that comprise the palette imbue the work with a sense of gravitas, while the flashes of red from the necklace serve to punctuate the composition with a note of subtle drama. It is through this chromatic structure that Feuerbach orchestrates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, one that invites the viewer to step into the spatial rhythm of the piece.When enlarged to 44×54, “Bildnis eines Mdchens” assumes a presence that is at once commanding and restrained. The palette, now writ large, takes on an almo