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Heereszüge Alexander d. Gr., Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer

Heereszüge Alexander d. Gr.

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Heereszüge Alexander d. Gr., 1987 – 1988

Gesamtmaß: 350 x 640 cm
Hauptteil: 258 x 511 cm
Unteres Teil: 92 x 511 cm
Seitliches Teil: 130 cm

Physical Description: Chalk on worked lead

Inventory Number: SG 1269

Acquisition: Acquired in 1989

Status: On display, Special Exhibitions

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: Heereszüge Alexander d. Gr. (Original Title)

Title Translation: The Conquests of Alexander the Great

Artist

Anselm Kiefer

Period Produced

20th century

School

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Chalk on worked lead

Material

Technique

mixed media

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Bezeichnet unten rechts: Heereszüge Alexander d. Gr.
Bezeichnet auf dem seitlichen Teil: GORDON

Property and Acquisition

Work Content

Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary

0Abstract, Non-representational Art
98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT)(+1)(story of) Alexander the Great (+ in allegorical or symbolic frame or setting; with allegorical or symbolic accessories)
45Bthe soldier; the soldier's life
49D32line (~ planimetry, geometry)

Secondary

49L8inscription
25D13(LEAD)minerals and metals: lead

Associative

98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT)41battles of Alexander
52A3Memory; 'Memoria' (Ripa)

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18.07.2024