The artwork, titled “Animal in Blue,” was created by Sigmar Polke in 1983 and is part of the New European Painting movement. The genre of this piece is figurative.
The artwork features abstract and gestural lines combined with semi-figurative forms, primarily rendered in blue, black, and earthy tones. The presence of swirling blue shapes, intertwined with brown, creates a dynamic composition that captures movement and energy. The forms suggest the representation of an animal, though abstracted to an extent that leaves room for interpretative engagement. Delicate, fine lines outline portions of the animal figure, adding a sense of fragility and complexity to the piece. Overall, Polke’s piece embodies a blend of abstraction and figuration, characteristic of the New European Painting movement.
