Curatorial Narrative Ernst Schiess’s “Wiesen in bergigem Tal auf Mallorca” occupies a unique position within the canon of late 20th-century landscape painting. Emerging from his extensive travels to the Mediterranean, this work exemplifies the artist’s fascination with light-infused atmospheres and the sublime potential of rural landscapes. Characterized by impasto brushwork that imbues the surface with tactile energy, Schiess’s application of paint generates a textured layering effect that engages the viewer on multiple sensory levels. The palette, oscillating between blues, greens, yellows, and purples, assumes a distinct atmospheric weight, evoking an almost palpable sense of mist-shrouded air.As “Wiesen in bergigem Tal auf Mallorca” is scaled up to a substantial format such as 66×44 inches, its chromatic structure undergoes a profound transformation. The spatial rhythm established by the composition’s horizontal axis and gentle