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## **Title:**
Thomas Guido Kellnberger – Expressive Portrait of an Iconic Stage Character – Acrylic on Canvas – Signed
## **Description:**
This work by **Thomas Guido Kellnberger** depicts an intensely interpreted character, unmistakably reminiscent of the great tradition of Bavarian comedy – with all its dramatic shifts, subtle humor, and often melancholic undertones.
The palpable depth of the figure evokes those artistic personalities who used comedy not merely as entertainment, but as a mirror to society. The expressive facial features, the slightly stooped posture, and the subtly placed shadows point to the kind of understated social critique that was shaped by the collaboration of great stage artists – for example, in the historical fusion of folk comedy and the modern drama of Bertolt Brecht.
Kellnberger combines these cultural references with a contemporary visual language: powerful, impasto brushstrokes in black, white, and gray tones model the face almost sculpturally, while the vibrant pink background adds a modern, high-contrast accent.
The effect is a portrait that is simultaneously humorous, vulnerable, critical, and human—an homage to that kind of theatrical art that masterfully blends comedy and seriousness.
The elaborately designed, ornamented silver frame further enhances the work's theatrical impact.
## **Details:**
* **Artist:** Thomas Guido Kellnberger
* **Title:** Portrait – Inspired by the Tradition of Bavarian Stage Comedy
* **Technique:** Acrylic on Canvas
* **Size:** 73 cm x 61 cm
* **Year:** 2025
* **Signature:** Lower right (“thg.k”)
* **Condition:** New / Very Good
* **Frame:** Elaborately Ornamented Silver Frame
* **Special Features:** Unique Piece; Powerful Texture; A modern interpretation of an iconic, socially critical stage character
## **Note:**
This work combines historical humor traditions, subtle critique, and modern colors into an emotionally complex portrait that is particularly interesting for collectors of narrative, character-driven art.
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## **Artist Biography – Thomas Guido Kellnberger**
**Thomas Guido Kellnberger** is a German artist specializing in expressive portraiture and figurative art. His works are characterized by powerful, often impasto brushstrokes, striking contrasts, and an emotional intensity that lends his figures a strong presence.
Kellnberger works primarily with acrylic paints and develops his paintings in multiple layers, creating distinctive textures and a vibrant surface. Stylistically, he moves within the spectrum of Neo-Expressionism, modern Pop Art aesthetics, and a narrative, almost dramaturgical visual language.
The artist focuses on personalities from culture, society, and the performing arts. He is particularly fascinated by characters in whom humor and tragedy, lightness and depth, comedy and critique are equally evident. This emotional ambivalence is reflected in his portraits, which often appear as if frozen in a moment of a theatrical performance.
Thomas Guido Kellnberger lives and works in Bavaria. He presents his art both online and in select exhibitions. His works demand that the viewer look closely—to where vulnerable expression, subtle irony, and artistic reflection merge into a striking unity.
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Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsPinkMaterialCanvasNumber of items1BrandAlberto BazzaniOrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight73 cmWidth61 cm
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Deggendorf, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2024 • 1 sale