Dover FerryFelix Nussbaum · 1935

  • Art movementSurrealism
  • Creation date1935
  • Art periodModern
  • Dimensions47.0 x 62.0 cm
  • MuseumKulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück

Felix Nussbaum (1904 – 1945)

Felix Nussbaum (1904-1944) was a German-Jewish Surrealist painter whose haunting works offer a poignant glimpse into life, exile & loss during the Holocaust. Explore his New Objectivity style and powerful self-portraits.

Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück (Osnabrück, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Dover Ferry
  • Artist: Felix Nussbaum
  • Year: 1935
  • Original dimensions: 47.0 x 62.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück
  • Movement: Surrealism
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Main color: Putty

Quick Facts

  • Year: 1935
  • Title: Dover Ferry
  • Dimensions: 47 x 62 cm

Questions & Answers

What feeling do the colors of "Dover Ferry" by Felix Nussbaum create?

The neutrals palette of "Dover Ferry" by Felix Nussbaum goes together with its nostalgic emotional tone. Color is one of the ways a work conveys feeling.

Why is the copyright status of "Dover Ferry" what it is?

The copyright status of "Dover Ferry" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1945.

How strong is the contrast in "Dover Ferry" by Felix Nussbaum?

"Dover Ferry" by Felix Nussbaum shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

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