Artwork
Spoerri, Cristina - Malerei, Durchblick
Spoerri, Cristina - Malerei, Durchblick is an unspecified painting by Cristina Spoerri. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Cristina Spoerri's 'Malerei, Durchblick' is a 1964 painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The abstract composition doesn't depict recognizable subjects, instead focusing on color and texture to convey its effect.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, impasto paint applied in bold, expressive strokes, creating a dynamic, almost three-dimensional surface. A dominant red border frames the piece, containing a mix of blue, white, and brown shapes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1964, 'Malerei, Durchblick' is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cristina Spoerri made small, spare paintings mostly titled with German words like "Malerei" and single nouns.
