Female Nude on a Kitchen Chair (1979) by Georg Baselitz

Female Nude on a Kitchen Chair - Georg Baselitz - 1979

Artwork Information

TitleFemale Nude on a Kitchen Chair
ArtistGeorg Baselitz
Date1979
Mediumlinocut
Art MovementNeo-Expressionism
Current LocationTate Britain, London, UK

About Female Nude on a Kitchen Chair

“Female Nude on a Kitchen Chair,” created by Georg Baselitz in 1979, is a linocut artwork situated within the Neo-Expressionism movement. This piece, classified under the genre of nude painting (nu), is currently located in Tate Britain, London, UK. The artwork features an expressive and somewhat abstract representation of a female nude positioned on a kitchen chair.

The linocut technique employed imparts a raw, textured quality to the depiction, characterized by stark contrasts between the dark background and the lighter, sharp linear elements that compose the figure. The figure is shown in an inverted position, a signature approach by Baselitz that challenges conventional perspectives. The use of scratchy, dynamic lines suggests movement and adds a visceral dimension to the piece, emphasizing the emotional intensity typical of Neo-Expressionist works. The overall composition evokes a sense of introspection and complexity, urging the viewer to engage deeply with the raw emotional truth embodied in the artwork.

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