A striking figurative composition by German Neo-Expressionist Walter Dahn, *Der Sensemann* (The Grim Reaper) renders the iconic symbol of death with raw, gestural brushwork characteristic of the Cologne-based art scene of the 1980s. The figure emerges through bold, spontaneous mark-making and a visceral use of oil paint, reflecting Dahn's association with the Mülheimer Freiheit group and their rejection of polished, academic technique. The work channels a dark, primal energy, merging archetypal imagery with an irreverent, punk-inflected sensibility.