Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)Georg Baselitz · 1969

1969
162.0 x 130.0 cm

Georg Baselitz (1938 –)

Explore the powerful & provocative work of Georg Baselitz (b. 1938), a leading Neo-Expressionist known for his upside-down figures, challenging perspectives on German history, destruction, and the artifice of painting. Discover his sculptures & graph

Painted from a snapshot turned upside down, this portrait of the gallerist Franz Dahlem, part of a group of portraits of the artist’s friends and intimates, has a deliberately estranging affect. Made in 1969, these paintings enabled Baselitz to set his work outside the prevailing dichotomy between abstraction, associated with capitalist West Germany, and the socialist realism of East Germany. They are among the first paintings in which Baselitz deployed the strategy of inversion that would be of enduring interest to him. With this liberating compositional and conceptual conceit, he foregrounded the autonomy of the painterly process.

About this artwork

Title: Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)
Artist: Georg Baselitz
Year: 1969
Original dimensions: 162.0 x 130.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Main color: Espresso
Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" attributed to?

"Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" was created by Georg Baselitz. The information on this page describes Georg Baselitz's original work.

What color intensity does "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz have?

"Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz shows a balanced color intensity.

How strong is the contrast in "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz?

"Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz shows a gentle contrast between its light and dark areas.

Is "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz a light or a dark artwork?

"Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" is balanced overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.

What was Georg Baselitz's age when "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" was created?

Georg Baselitz was 31 years old when creating "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" in 1969. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1938.

When was "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" made?

The creation of "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz is dated 1969.

What color leads the composition of "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz?

The dominant color of "Da. Portrait (Franz Dahlem)" by Georg Baselitz is espresso (#3b3934).