Folkdance Melancholia (1989) by Georg Baselitz

Folkdance Melancholia - Georg Baselitz - 1989

Artwork Information

TitleFolkdance Melancholia
ArtistGeorg Baselitz
Date1989
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementNeo-Expressionism
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About Folkdance Melancholia

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.

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