The artwork titled “Child in Berlin,” created by David Bowie circa 1977, belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the genres of portrait and interior.
The artwork depicts a somber and dramatic scene rendered with a bold, expressive style. Central to the composition is a young child, subtly illuminated, peering over the railing of a staircase, which ascends with dynamic, angular lines. The child’s face is rendered with a sense of melancholy, contrasting sharply against the warm, muted tones of the background that evoke a sense of isolation and introspection. The interior setting, marked with its stark, almost haunting ambience, adds depth and emotion, highlighting the expressive and emotive qualities characteristic of Neo-Expressionism. The use of dark, earthy colors and thick, gestural brushstrokes enhances the sense of raw emotional intensity that permeates the artwork.
