A Life Painted in Expression: The World of Abraham Rattner Abraham Rattner, born in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1895, was an artist whose life and work were deeply interwoven with the tumultuous currents of the 20th century. His journey, spanning from the battlefields of World War I to the vibrant art scenes of Paris and New York, forged a unique artistic voice—one characterized by bold expressionism, spiritual yearning, and a hauntingly beautiful use of color. Rattner’s early ambition leaned toward architecture, initially pursued at George Washington University, but his true calling lay in p…