Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Gerhard Richter, ink, 1998
Untitled, by Gerhard Richter, ink, 1998

Untitled is an ink print by Gerhard Richter. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an offset lithograph from a portfolio of eight, created by Gerhard Richter in 1998. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a grid of 16 black and white squares, each with a distinct texture, arranged in a four-by-four pattern. The varied textures and tones within the squares create a sense of complexity and visual interest.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Richter's exploration of texture and tone through subtle variations in shading and gray scale. The squares display a range of textures, from smooth to rough, and tones, from uniform to varied.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gerhard Richter

Artist

Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces. He is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary German artists…

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