Der hirteGeorg BaselitzNone
Neo-Expressionism
Georg Baselitz (1938 – 2026)
German Neo-Expressionist known for radical upside-down figures that challenge visual perception and the raw power of figurative painting.
About this artwork
- Title: Der hirte
- Artist: Georg Baselitz
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: neo-expressionist influence, german identity & trauma
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: modern art painting, art for sale online, german art history
- Topics: history, soldier, landscape
Questions & Answers
How is the palette of "Der hirte" by Georg Baselitz described?
"Der hirte" by Georg Baselitz uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
Which artist and which style stand behind "Der hirte"?
"Der hirte" was created by Georg Baselitz in the Neo-Expressionism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
Where does "Der hirte" stand among Georg Baselitz's recurring subjects?
"Der hirte" depicts military, soldier, field, uniform, gun, history, german art, landscape, while Georg Baselitz's recorded themes are neo-expressionist influence, military history & power, german identity & trauma, critique of authority, upside-down perspective, symbolic landscape, baselitz's signature style, exploration of the self. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.