A Ship Will ComeAnselm Kiefer · 1974

  • Art movementImpressionism
  • Creation date1974
  • Dimensions24.0 x 20.0 cm

Anselm Kiefer (1945 –)

Explore Anselm Kiefer's monumental paintings & sculptures confronting German history & trauma. Known for ash, straw & powerful symbolism, his work is a visceral experience.

In summer 1974 Kiefer traveled to the northernmost region of Norway, the North Cape, on the Arctic Ocean, taking Polaroids and collecting postcards of the stunning landscape for later use in the studio. Here, an image of a cruise ship against the backdrop of a magnificent fjord and the glowing midnight sun becomes the personification of, in Kiefer"s words, the "perfect kitsch song of the student revolution" of the 1960s—"A Ship Will Come"—which was popular in the Germany of Kiefer"s youth and, for the artist, full of unrealized, even vulgar, utopian yearning.

About this artwork

  • Title: A Ship Will Come
  • Artist: Anselm Kiefer
  • Year: 1974
  • Original dimensions: 24.0 x 20.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Impressionism
  • Creative period: Early Period
  • Main color: Putty
  • Keywords: expressionist art, german art history, norway landscape

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What is the creation date of "A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer?

"A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer was created in 1974.

What is the dominant hue of "A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer?

The dominant hue of "A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer is ochre to sepia. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

How old was Anselm Kiefer when creating "A Ship Will Come" in 1974?

Anselm Kiefer was 29 years old when creating "A Ship Will Come" in 1974. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1945.

Who created "A Ship Will Come"?

The artist behind "A Ship Will Come" is Anselm Kiefer. The work is catalogued under Anselm Kiefer's name.

What is the color identity of "A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer?

"A Ship Will Come" is defined by a neutrals palette led by putty (#f2ddbc).

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"A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

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The luminance recorded for "A Ship Will Come" by Anselm Kiefer is luminous.

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