The Architect of Surfaces The career of Daniel Caffé begins not with the soft touch of pastel, but with the rigid demands of architectural decoration. Born in Küstrin, Kingdom of Prussia, his early years are defined by the structural requirements of space and surface. He moves from these foundational beginnings toward the more intimate, human scale of portraiture. This transition marks a shift in focus from the permanence of buildings to the fleeting nuances of the human face. Dresden becomes the crucible for his development. Here, the artist finds his way into the Dresden Academy of Fine Art…