Martin in FabrikRainer Fetting · 1978

  • Art movementExpressionism
  • Creation date1978
  • MuseumDortmunder U

Rainer Fetting (1949 –)

Rainer Fetting (b. 1949) is a leading German Neo-Expressionist painter & sculptor, celebrated for vibrant figurative works reflecting Berlin's energy and urban life. A key figure of the 'Junge Wilde' movement.

Dortmunder U (Dortmund, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Martin in Fabrik
  • Artist: Rainer Fetting
  • Year: 1978
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Dortmunder U
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: critique of societal norms, early 70s stylistic shift
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Keywords: art collector finds, modern art germany, melancholy painting

Questions & Answers

What does the 1978 date of "Martin in Fabrik" correspond to in Rainer Fetting's career?

The 1978 date places "Martin in Fabrik" in the Mature Period of Rainer Fetting's development.

What is "Martin in Fabrik" about?

The subjects of "Martin in Fabrik" are solitary woman, decay, interior space, melancholy, gestural brushwork, fragmented form, expressive portrait, atmospheric mood.

Which artist is "Martin in Fabrik" attributed to?

"Martin in Fabrik" is attributed to Rainer Fetting.

At what age did Rainer Fetting make "Martin in Fabrik"?

Rainer Fetting made "Martin in Fabrik" at the age of 29. The artist was born in 1949 and the work is dated 1978.

In what year was "Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting created?

The creation of "Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting is dated 1978.

What color leads the composition of "Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting?

celadon (#bdb6af) is the leading color of "Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting.

What level of contrast does "Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting show?

"Martin in Fabrik" by Rainer Fetting shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

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