The Crowning with Thorns (1983) by Georg Baselitz

The Crowning with Thorns - Georg Baselitz - 1983

Artwork Information

TitleThe Crowning with Thorns
ArtistGeorg Baselitz
Date1983
Art MovementNeo-Expressionism

About The Crowning with Thorns

The artwork titled “The Crowning with Thorns” was created by Georg Baselitz in 1983. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre.

The artwork features a bold use of colors and expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of the Neo-Expressionism movement. It portrays two figures, painted with striking and vivid colors, almost as if they are seen in a reflection with their orientations inverted. The figures are rendered in a manner that suggests both distortion and intensity, embodying the emotional and dramatic style typical of Baselitz’s work. The background consists of a mix of energetic and contrasting hues, enhancing the overall dynamic composition of the piece.

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