How much does The Last Song cost?

The Last Song (2026) is priced at $132,000 USD. The work is currently available for acquisition directly from the studio, through partner galleries, or via 1stDibs.

What are the dimensions and medium of The Last Song?

The Last Song (2026) measures 200 × 450 cm and was created in Acrylic, oil stick and pencil on canvas.

How can I acquire a painting by Claus Bertermann?

Works by Claus Bertermann are available directly from the studio, through partner galleries, and via 1stDibs. Contact the studio via the form at bertermann.art/contact.

Does Claus Bertermann have a gallery representative or exclusive agent?

No. Claus Bertermann works as an independent artist without exclusive gallery representation, dealers, or agents. Works are acquired directly from the studio at bertermann.art, through non-exclusive gallery partnerships, and at international auction houses.

What is The Last Song about?

The Last Song is a monumental figurative painting that marks a decisive moment in Claus Bertermann’s oeuvre and his first figurative work presented on 1stDibs. Measuring an imposing 200 × 450 cm, (79 × 177 in) the work asserts architectural presence and is conceived as a spatial statement rather than a conventional wall piece. Executed in acrylic, oil pastel, and pencil on canvas, the painting reinterprets the compositional structure of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper through a contemporary lens. At the center sits a DJ, replacing the traditional sacred figure. Around him gathers a diverse assembly of characters—observers, participants, listeners, and skeptics—capturing a cross-section of modern society in a single, charged moment of collective attention and fragmentation. Behind the central figure, an architectural arch bears the inscription “ARCHITECTUS.” This is not incidental: the DJ is conceived as an architect of perception, orchestrating rhythm, atmosphere, emotion, and spatial tension. Much like an architect shapes physical space, the DJ here controls an invisible architecture of sound, attention, and collective experience. The reference also subtly reflects Claus Bertermann’s own background as a trained architect, informing the work’s rigorous spatial construction. Stylistically, the painting draws on German Expressionism and Art Brut, visible in the raw line work, exaggerated gestures, and emotionally intensified color. These influences are disciplined by a rigorous compositional framework, allowing the work to remain coherent and powerful at monumental scale. The Last Song follows the recent sale of The Winner Takes It All – The Bitcoin Hand, a work in which Claus Bertermann first introduced this distinctive figurative painting language. With The Last Song, this approach is expanded and fully realized, signaling the beginning of a broader body of figurative works that will continue in this vein. Conceived for significant architectural interiors, institutional collections, or museum-scale private spaces, The Last Song stands as a cornerstone work, announcing a new chapter in Claus Bertermann’s practice, with further major figurative works to follow. The canvas includes an additional continuous white border of approximately 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) on all sides beyond the painted surface. This margin allows the artwork to be professionally restretched on museum-quality stretcher bars up to 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) in depth, resulting in a clean, frameless, gallery-style presentation without the need for a decorative frame. Please note that the artwork is sold unframed and without stretcher bars. Professional stretching is the responsibility of the buyer. The painting is shipped rolled for safe international transport and flexible installation according to the buyer’s preference. The artwork is signed on both front and reverse, with title, year, and the artist’s full name inscribed on the back.

Is The Last Song AI-generated?

No. The Last Song is a hand-painted original created entirely by Claus Bertermann — Acrylic, oil stick and pencil on canvas. All works by Claus Bertermann are made by hand. In a time when AI-generated imagery is increasingly common, every Bertermann painting is a unique physical object, never digitally produced.

The Last Song | Figurative Works

The Last Song — detail 1

200 × 450 cm — 79 × 177 in

The Last Song, 2026 — detail 1 | Claus Bertermann

The Last Song, 2026, 200 × 450 cm — full view | Claus Bertermann

The Last Song, 2026 — detail 2 | Claus Bertermann

CLAUS BERTERMANN — The Last Song (2026), 200 x 450 cm