The sleepless night 1988

Hanno Karlhuber painted "The Sleepless Night" using oil on canvas, and what strikes me is how the subdued palette and even handling of paint create a calm, almost meditative state. The act of painting itself seems to echo the quiet, repetitive thoughts that keep you up at night. Looking closely, you see how the texture is built up in these incredibly thin layers, with the surface remaining smooth. The color is opaque, not transparent. The objects on the table– a glass of water, pills– are rendered with the same care as the window overlooking a dark night. The light from the lamp casts a soft glow, making the mundane objects seem like actors in a late-night drama. It reminds me of Edward Hopper's melancholic scenes. Ultimately, this painting feels like a study in mood and atmosphere, the way Karlhuber finds beauty in the quiet moments of unease and the shared experience of insomnia.