Curatorial Narrative In the midst of World War I, Annemarie Irmler’s production of Schabloniertes Papier (Schablonenwischpapier) exemplifies the tension between modernist ideals and the aesthetic demands of a rapidly changing world. Executed in sepia and beige hues, these works deploy linear brushwork to conjure abstract forms that oscillate between geometric precision and atmospheric ambiguity. By 1915-1927, Art Deco’s influence was ascendant, yet Irmler’s engagement with modernist design styles imbues her paperworks with a sense of introspection, as if she were probing the limits of representation in an era of growing uncertainty. At architectural scale, specifically when enlarged to 44×62, Schabloniertes Papier (Schablonenwischpapier) assumes a commanding presence that is at once refined and austere. The sepias and beiges, initially perceived as muted, now yield an atmospheric weight that resonates with the luxury interior’s ma