A Life Shaped by Light and Landscape Hans Emil Oberländer lived a life deeply connected to the textures of the German landscape. Born in Rostock in 1885, his early years were rooted in the traditions of craftsmanship. Before he became known for his canvases, he underwent an apprenticeship as a decorative painter, a period that likely instilled in him a profound respect for surface and detail. This foundation in manual skill would late…