Curatorial Narrative Erich Wichmann’s “Medium” (1923) stands at the cusp of Expressionism’s early 20th-century surge in Germany, where the avant-garde sought to break free from representational constraints. This painting’s soft brushwork, characterized by gentle folds and layering, imbues the abstract forms with a tactile quality that was radical for its time. Wichmann’s chromatic structure is typically black and white, yet here he introduces subtle gradations of grey, creating an atmospheric depth akin to chiaroscuro’s play on light and dark. The minimalist design, tempered by a strict adherence to geometric abstraction, exudes an air of modernity, underscoring the tension between representation and non-representation in early 20th-century art.Upon enlargement to 44×63 inches, Wichmann’s “Medium” reveals its capacity for spatial complexity and atmospheric weight. The dominant black fields create a rich, three-dimensional effect, dr