Rainer Fetting's 1977 Berlin Wall Painting in Städel Museum Collection

Rainer Fetting created his first painting depicting the Berlin Wall in 1977. The artwork, measuring 160 by 190 centimeters, was executed using tempera on canvas. This significant piece is part of the permanent collection at Frankfurt am Main's Städel Museum. Fetting, born in 1949, is recognized for his contributions to German contemporary art. The painting represents an early artistic response to the divided city of Berlin. Documentation of this work was published on artcritical.com on October 7, 2015. The Städel Museum holds the photographic rights to the artwork through its ARTOTHEK archive.