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Melancholia, Anselm Kiefer
Anselm Kiefer
Melancholia
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Anselm Kiefer

Melancholia, 1988

Dimensions
170.0 x 230.0 cm
Physical Description
Ash in photos on acid-treated lead in glazed steel frame
Inventory Number
SG 1277
Acquisition
Purchased in 1992 from the artist with financial contribution of Gabriele Quandt-Langenscheidt
Status
Not on display

Work Data

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Title
Melancholia
Artist
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Ash in photos on acid-treated lead in glazed steel frame
Material
Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
© Anselm Kiefer
Acquisition
Purchased in 1992 from the artist with financial contribution of Gabriele Quandt-Langenscheidt

Work Content

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Associated Persons and Institutions
Illustrated Passage
  • Albrecht Dürer: Melancolia I, Kupferstich, 1514, Inv.-Nr. 33377 D, Städel Museum, Frankfurt

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Primary
  • 0 Abstract, Non-representational Art
  • 21C fire (one of the four elements)
  • 48B11 workshop, studio of the artist (in general)
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11.09.2023