The artwork, titled “Parsifal III,” was created by Anselm Kiefer in the year 1973. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre.
The artwork presents an intricate depiction of a rustic attic space, imbued with a sense of solitude and introspection. The wooden beams and floorboards are meticulously rendered, evoking a tactile sense of the worn timber. In the background, a narrow window allows a glimpse of the outside world, with faint light filtering through, suggesting a contrast between the interior’s darkness and the outside’s illumination. Dominating the foreground is a single, sharply vertical object piercing the floor, which can be interpreted in various symbolic ways, adding layers of meaning to the composition. Kiefer’s meticulous attention to detail and texture invites the viewer to explore the complex interplay of space, light, and symbolism within the artwork.
