Curatorial Narrative In the aftermath of World War I, Anton Faistauer’s “Stillleben mit pfeln, Putto und Pferdchen” (1919) embodies the Cubist ethos of fragmentation and reassembly, reflecting the artist’s fascination with the disintegration of traditional representation. By employing an impasto brushwork, Faistauer creates a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality that underscores the painting’s figurative subject matter. The palette, characterized by bold reds, yellows, greens, browns, and whites, injects a sense of vibrancy and energy into the composition, which is further enhanced by its Art Deco and Modernist design sensibilities. As such, this work not only participates in the broader Cubist movement but also distills the essence of luxury and opulence that defined the early 20th century.When enlarged to 70×44 inches, “Stillleben mit pfeln, Putto und Pferdchen” assumes a monumental presence that dramatically impacts its surr