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5.5.89 (May 5, 1989)

1989

Gerhard Richter

Associated Names

Gerhard Richter

Artist, German, born 1932

The image has blurred shapes converging towards the center, creating an abstract visual with a soft, smoky appearance. The forms suggest depth and a window-like opening, reminiscent of a fogged glass pane with shadows peeking through. The corners are darker, leading the eye towards the lighter central area, resembling a faded memory or a distant landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

image: 35 x 50.8 cm (13 3/4 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

2008.30.42.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Eileen and Michael Cohen

Inscriptions

signed by artist, on image across top in black ink: Richter, 5.5.89 12/50

Wikidata ID

Q64154247

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