GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: City | Stadt, 1968
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Dated Screenprint on thin Card
Paper size: 30.5 x 26.6 cm. / 15.4 x 15.4 in.
Image size: 15.1 x 11.1 cm / 5.9 x 4.4 in.
Additional Information: This original screenprint is hand signed and dated by the artist in pencil at the lower sheet edge.
It is one of 200 unnumbered (as issued) impressions printed by Hans Möller, Hubbelrath, Düsseldorf and published by Art & Music GmbH, Bahnhof Rolandseck.
There were also six trial proofs.
Note: Photography has always been intrinsically linked with Gerhard Richter’s practice and, in particular, the use of aerial photography. In 1968 and over a two-year period the artist undertook a series or paintings and editions which related to city or townscapes. There were over 50 compositions derived from newspaper and magazine photographs which were reduced to singular plane shapes and grayscale tones by Richter. The process of anonymising the visual landscape was often intentional so as not to detract the viewer in an effort to discover a real-life location, but rather encourage the viewer to engage with visuals in front of them.
In “City”, Richter has added another element of lenticular ridges which anchors the image firmly in the photographic world, yet the image is a screenprint. The lenticular ridges also act as a means of further obscuring the specific location and allowing the composition to be more universally understood as a depiction of the urban environment. The snapshot of the camera, to the reduction by Richter and the eventual obscuring all come together at once to evoke the sense of a city, without focussing on the time, or the place and so the image becomes a timeless representation of urbanism.
Literature: Ed. (2017). Gerhard Richter: Die Editionen. Folkwang: Museum Folkwang/ Steidl Gottingen
Reference: Butin 15
Condition: Excellent condition
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Infinite Object, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove Paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins.
It is hand numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr and was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
Literature:
1. Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz.
Reference: Butin 26 I (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Square with Shadow, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove Paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins.
It is Hand Numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr and co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using the offset technique.
Literature:
1. Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz.
Reference: Butin 26 h (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Cube on Lawn Chair, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove Paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset Lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins.
It is hand numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr. and was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
Literature:
1. Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz.
Reference: Butin 26 G (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Object on Cloth, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove Paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins.
It is hand numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr. and was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
Literature:
1. Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Rui: Hatje Cantz.
Reference: Butin 26 F (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Table Legs, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove Paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins.
It is hand numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr. and was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 few artist’s proofs.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
Literature:Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz.
Reference: Butin 26 E (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Object on a Table, from Nine Objects / Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on firm wove paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 / 17.7 x 17.7 in
Additional Information: This Offset Lithographs is Hand Signed and Dated by the artist “Richter, 1969” in pencil at the lower right margins.
It is Hand Numbered in pencil “51/80” on the lower right margin.
It was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 few artist’s proofs.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Cube with Cups, from Nine Objects / Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on firm wove paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 / 17.7 x 17.7 in
Additional Information: This Offset Lithographs is Hand Signed and Dated by the artist “Richter, 1969” in pencil at the lower right margins.
It is Hand Numbered in pencil “51/80” on the lower right margin.
It was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Impossible Triangle, from Nine Objects / Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on firm wove paper
Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 / 17.7 x 17.7 in
Additional Information: This Offset Lithographs is Hand Signed and Dated by the artist “Richter, 1969” in pencil at the lower right margins.
It is Hand Numbered in pencil “51/80” on the lower right margin.
It was co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs.
It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr.
This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments.
Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using offset technique.
