Curatorial Narrative In the oeuvre of Ernst Josephson, “Ecstatic Heads” stands as a pivotal example of his unwavering commitment to Expressionist principles. Created without a specific date, but likely emerging from the tumultuous climate of early 20th-century Europe, this painting embodies the artist’s unique blend of figural representation and emotional intensity. The impasto technique employed by Josephson imbues the canvas with a tangible, almost sculptural quality, as if the paint has been squeezed onto the surface in a manner that defies traditional representational conventions.The warm, golden tones that dominate “Ecstatic Heads” serve to heighten the overall sense of emotional urgency, while the strategic deployment of cool blues and whites introduces an element of dissonance, underscoring the complex relationships between ecstasy, anxiety, and the human form. When enlarged to 44×58 inches, this painting’s spatial rhythm bec