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      Berenice

      Dimensions
      120.0 x 390.0 cm
      Over the course of his career, Kiefer has depicted a number of real and mythological women, from Elizabeth of Austria to Brunhilde and Lilith. Berenice (1989) refers to the third-century BCE legend of Princess Berenice of Cyrene (present-day Libya). To ensure the safe return of her husband, Berenice sacrificed her long locks of hair and dedicated them to Venus; the locks subsequently disappeared from the temple where they had been laid and were said to have been transformed into a new constellation in the night sky. In this sculpture, Kiefer alludes to the myth by means of the partial wreckage of an airplane made of lead—a wing and a fuselage that emits a disturbing stream of human hair, suggesting spent fuel or toxic black fumes. Lead airplanes are a recurring motif in Kiefer

      Questions & Answers

      What kind of colors does "Berenice" use?

      The palette of "Berenice" by Anselm Kiefer is described as neutrals. It is a compact description of the work's colors.

      What are the dimensions of the original "Berenice" by Anselm Kiefer?

      The recorded dimensions of "Berenice" by Anselm Kiefer are 120 x 390 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

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      A Stats page exists for "Berenice". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.

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