Curatorial Narrative The rural landscapes of Switzerland’s Berner Oberland region were a staple of Knig’s oeuvre during the interwar period. “Bauernhaus im Berner Oberland” (c. 1925) exemplifies the artist’s affinity for capturing the rustic essence of these picturesque villages, where traditional architecture blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Knig’s brushwork is characterized by a fine, almost whispery texture that imbues the painting with an ethereal quality, as if the very atmosphere itself has been distilled onto the canvas.The palette, dominated by earthy tones of brown, green, beige, and white, assumes a subtle chromatic structure that oscillates between warm and cool hues. When enlarged to 48×44 inches, the spatial depth and compositional structure of “Bauernhaus im Berner Oberland” take on a more pronounced role in shaping the visual experience. The painting’s atmospheric weight becomes even more palpable, as