2.5.89 (May 2, 1989)

1989

Gerhard Richter

Associated Names
Gerhard Richter

Artist, German, born 1932

The image showcases an abstract blur of lines and shapes resembling a human figure in motion. The indistinct forms suggest a person in mid-movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 35 x 50.7 cm (13 3/4 x 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.30.42.1

  • Series Title

    Sechs Fotos 2.5.89-7.5.89 (Six Photos May 2-7, 1989)

Associated Artworks

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The image features blurred shapes merging into an abstract composition. These forms are suggestive of bent figures resembling animals or humans, with soft gradients and shadowy figures hinting at depth. The lack of clarity invites various interpretations such as crouching figures or resting animals, despite the overall abstraction.

3.5.89 (May 3, 1989)

Gerhard Richter

1989

The image shows a man sitting with his knees bent in front of him. He is wearing a striped button-down shirt and has short, slightly graying hair. His facial expression is neutral with a direct gaze. The background is a dimly lit room with an indistinct object on the right side. There is a ghostly overlay effect creating blurred duplicate figures and a figure bending forward. The image is black and white.

4.5.89 (May 4, 1989)

Gerhard Richter

1989

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eileen and Michael Cohen, New York; NGA purchase (through Zwirner and Wirth, New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, on image across top in black ink: 12/50 Richter, 2.5.89

Wikidata ID

Q64154243

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