The artwork, titled “Folkdance Melancholia,” was created by Georg Baselitz in 1989. Executed in oil on canvas, this painting is part of the Neo-Expressionism movement and is categorized as abstract art. The artwork can be found at the Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork displays a cacophony of vivid, darkly hued forms against a tumultuous background dominated by shades of blue. The forms, which seem to evoke a sense of vigorous motion, are scattered throughout the canvas. They are painted with thick, impasto layers of red and black paint, giving the piece a textured and somewhat chaotic appearance. At the bottom of the canvas, there is a discernible checkered pattern that contrasts with the loose, gestural strokes above. The overall composition of the painting exudes a mix of dynamic energy and somber mood, characteristic of Baselitz’s Neo-Expressionist style.