Hans Richter

German, 1888 - 1976

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The image shows sharp, angular shapes on a textured background. The dominating elements are polygonal shapes in white and dark gray tones. The background has a speckled pattern. The shapes look like glass shards or puzzle fragments, creating a dynamic scene reminiscent of paper cutouts or irregular stones.
Hans Richter, Untitled, 1975, collage over black spray paint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William H. G. FitzGerald, Desmond FitzGerald, and B. Francis Saul II, 1978), 2015.19.2753

Untitled

Hans Richter · 1975 · collage over black spray paint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2753

The artwork depicts a scene with a low horizon showing a mountain in the distance. The drawing style features sketch-like, expressive brushstrokes using charcoal or pencil. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray on a cream-colored background. Close to the viewer, there are outlines of structures resembling houses and a fallen tree or log. In the distance, a mountain is prominent with stylized clouds in the sky.
Hans Richter, Man with a Dagger, 1916, graphite on paper, Gift of Peter and Linda Parshall in honor of Wendy Ruppel, 2010.97.1

Man with a Dagger

Hans Richter · 1916 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  2010.97.1