
im fernsehen gesehen
2011
This portrait presents a stylized human head rendered in luminous, artificial colors against a muted green background. The figure's face features exaggerated proportions with prominent eyes rendered in deep purple and blue tones, while the skin transitions from pale yellow at the crown to coral and orange hues at the neck. The painting employs a flattened, almost mask like quality, with minimal modeling of form, creating an unsettling yet compelling psychological presence. The work exemplifies contemporary approaches to portraiture that challenge conventional representation through bold chromatic choices and deliberate distortion.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
For Sale
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