Köln Express (1986) by Alex Colville

Köln Express - Alex Colville - 1986

Artwork Information

TitleKöln Express
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1986
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Köln Express

The artwork titled “Köln Express” by Alex Colville, created in 1986, exemplifies the Contemporary Realism movement and belongs to the genre of genre painting.

In the artwork, a large cargo ship named “Köln Express” dominates the background, its imposing presence overseeing a tranquil sea. In the foreground, an individual, seemingly at rest or asleep, reclines on a bench. The bench and the person form a stark contrast to the enormous vessel behind them, emphasizing a juxtaposition between human vulnerability and industrial grandeur. The careful attention to detail and the composition highlight the meticulous realism that defines Colville’s technique, capturing a moment that is both ordinary and profoundly evocative.

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