{"title":"Gerhard Richter","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"said-gerhard-richter","title":"Said - Gerhard Richter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2011 abstract oil painting by Gerhard Richter, featuring layered, high-chroma colours manipulated with a squeegee to create a complex, textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSaid (2011) is a characteristic example of the abstract painting practice developed by Gerhard Richter. The work displays the artist's signature method of applying paint to the canvas and subsequently manipulating the surface with a squeegee. This process involves the layering of wet oil paint, where each pass of the tool removes, smears, or reveals the colours beneath. The result is a composition defined by chance and physical intervention rather than premeditated form.\n\nThe colour palette is dominated by high-chroma greens, yellows, and reds. These hues interact through the mechanical action of the squeegee, creating a sense of depth and movement. Sharp, linear marks cut across the blurred, atmospheric fields of colour, providing a contrast between controlled gesture and accidental texture. The surface appears both chaotic and structured, as the layers of paint create a physical history of the work's creation.\n\nRichter's approach to abstraction avoids traditional painterly expression. Instead, he employs a systematic technique that distances the artist from the final image. The squeegee acts as an intermediary, flattening the paint and obscuring the individual brushstrokes. This technique produces a visual effect that oscillates between transparency and opacity. The viewer is invited to observe the interplay of light and colour, which shifts depending on the distance from the canvas. By removing the figurative element, Richter focuses the viewer's attention on the material properties of the paint itself. The work does not represent an external reality, but rather the reality of the painting process. It remains a study in the tension between order and disorder, a recurring theme throughout Richter's career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerhard Richter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872637395279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879910744399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879910777167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879910809935,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879910842703,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Said_Poster_CompositorV1_1780877295000.jpg?v=1780955425"},{"product_id":"train-station-hanover-gerhard-richter","title":"Train Station (Hanover) - Gerhard Richter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1967 offset lithograph by Gerhard Richter, featuring the Hanover train station rendered in his signature blurred, monochromatic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGerhard Richter produced this work in 1967, a period during which he began to explore the relationship between photography and painting. The image depicts the Hanover train station, rendered with his characteristic blurred technique. By obscuring the sharp details of the architectural structure and the figures in the foreground, Richter removes the specific narrative content of the photograph. This process forces the viewer to confront the medium itself rather than the subject matter.\n\nRichter often utilised amateur photographs as source material for his prints and paintings. In this instance, the soft focus creates a sense of distance and anonymity. The station, a site of transit and movement, becomes a static, ghostly presence. The grey tones dominate the composition, stripping away the colour information found in the original source. This reduction allows for a focus on light, shadow, and the mechanical nature of the reproduction process. The work reflects a broader interest in how images shape our perception of reality. By blurring the lines between the objective record of a camera and the subjective interpretation of an artist, Richter questions the reliability of visual information. The print serves as an example of his early engagement with the photo-painting aesthetic, which would become a defining element of his career. The lack of clarity is not a technical failure but a deliberate choice to challenge the viewer's desire for a clear, legible image. It remains a stark, contemplative piece that invites quiet observation of the urban environment through a lens of detachment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerhard Richter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913521439055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913655853391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913655886159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913655918927,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913655951695,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Train-Station-Hanover-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397366170.jpg?v=1781402318"},{"product_id":"9-objekte-cover-design-gerhard-richter","title":"9 Objekte (Cover Design) - Gerhard Richter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist cover design by Gerhard Richter for his 1969 publication, 9 Objekte, featuring clean typography and a stark, monochromatic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis print represents the cover design for the 1969 publication '9 Objekte', a project by the German artist Gerhard Richter. The work is a study in typographic restraint and minimalist composition. Richter, known for his varied approach to painting and photography, often engaged with the medium of the artist book and printed matter during the late 1960s. This period saw him exploring the boundaries between documentation and art object.\n\nThe design is stark, featuring only the artist's name, the title, and the logo for Edition X. The layout relies on clean, sans-serif typography and a generous amount of negative space. By stripping away visual noise, Richter directs the viewer's attention to the information itself. This approach aligns with the broader conceptual practices of the era, where the presentation of the work is as significant as the content contained within. The monochromatic palette and precise alignment reflect a disciplined aesthetic, characteristic of Richter's interest in objectivity and the removal of the artist's hand from the final product.\n\nAs a piece of graphic design, it functions as a formal introduction to the series of objects it documents. The print serves as a historical record of Richter's collaboration with Edition X, a publisher active in the German art scene during the late 1960s. For collectors of contemporary art, this piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of print media and conceptual practice. Its simplicity makes it a versatile addition to a modern interior, providing a clean, intellectual aesthetic that complements contemporary design sensibilities. The work remains a clear example of how typography and layout can function as a primary visual element in fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-with-white-lines-vertical-not-touching-sol-lewitt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlack with White Lines, Vertical Not Touching - Sol LeWitt — Sol LeWitt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerhard Richter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913674596687,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913677185359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913677218127,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/9-Objekte-Cover-Design-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397725414.jpg?v=1781406542"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-the-portfolio-9-objekte-gerhard-richter","title":"Title page for the portfolio 9 Objekte - Gerhard Richter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original title page for Gerhard Richter's 1969 portfolio, 9 Objekte, featuring a minimalist typographic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis print serves as the title page for the 1969 portfolio titled 9 Objekte (9 Objects). Produced in collaboration with the publisher Heiner Friedrich in Munich, the work reflects the period in which Richter began to explore the mechanics of reproduction and the status of the art object. The design is stark, prioritising clarity and administrative precision over painterly gesture. It lists the technical specifications of the edition, including the printer, Hoppe + Werry OHG, and the total print run of 80 numbered copies alongside 20 hors commerce examples.\n\nRichter, known for his rigorous examination of the medium of painting, often utilised photography and printmaking to question the authenticity of the image. By presenting the documentation of the portfolio as a formal work in its own right, he draws attention to the systems of distribution and classification that govern the art world. The typography is clean and functional, typical of the late 1960s German aesthetic, which favoured a neutral, objective presentation. The inclusion of the edition number and the publisher details transforms the page into a record of its own creation. This piece is a document of the artist's early engagement with the print medium, where the act of cataloguing becomes a creative decision. It provides a glimpse into the structured approach Richter applied to his conceptual projects, stripping away unnecessary ornamentation to focus on the information provided. The minimalist layout ensures that the viewer engages with the text as a visual element, rather than merely a source of data. This print is an essential item for those interested in the history of conceptual printmaking and the early career of one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-with-white-lines-vertical-not-touching-sol-lewitt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlack with White Lines, Vertical Not Touching - Sol LeWitt — Sol LeWitt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerhard Richter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913678365007,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913684328783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913684361551,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-page-for-the-portfolio-9-Objekte_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397845278.jpg?v=1781406642"},{"product_id":"untitled-penrose-triangle-gerhard-richter","title":"Untitled (Penrose Triangle) - Gerhard Richter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1969 photolithograph by Gerhard Richter featuring a Penrose triangle, rendered with his signature blurred aesthetic to challenge visual perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work is a photolithograph from the 1969 portfolio titled 9 Objects by Gerhard Richter. The image depicts a Penrose triangle, an impossible object that exists only as a two-dimensional representation. Richter employs his characteristic blurred aesthetic, which removes the sharp edges of the geometric form and places it within a soft, atmospheric space. By rendering a mathematical impossibility through the medium of photography, Richter questions the reliability of visual perception and the nature of reality.\n\nThe object sits upon a textured surface, which contrasts with the smooth, clean lines of the triangle itself. The lack of clear focus suggests a distance between the viewer and the subject, turning a concrete shape into something ephemeral. Richter often used photography as a source for his work, manipulating the image to obscure details and challenge the viewer to look beyond the surface. This piece reflects his interest in the intersection of painting, photography, and conceptual inquiry.\n\nIn this series, Richter explores how objects are perceived when stripped of their usual context. The Penrose triangle, a classic optical illusion, becomes a subject for formal analysis. The muted monochrome palette focuses the viewer on the geometry and the soft light, rather than colour or narrative. This print is a clear example of Richter's ability to transform simple subjects into objects of contemplation. It invites a quiet examination of how we interpret space and form, without relying on traditional representational techniques. The work remains a significant example of his early graphic output, demonstrating his engagement with the limitations of the photographic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-with-white-lines-vertical-not-touching-sol-lewitt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlack with White Lines, Vertical Not Touching - Sol LeWitt — Sol LeWitt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/title-page-for-the-portfolio-9-objekte-gerhard-richter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitle page for the portfolio 9 Objekte - Gerhard Richter — Gerhard Richter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerhard Richter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913693831503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913701138767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913701171535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Penrose-Triangle-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781398207022.jpg?v=1781407120"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/gerhard-richter.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}