A.R. Penck's *Kopf oder Adler* is a dynamic work executed in acrylic and gouache on paper, showcasing the artist's signature use of bold, primal mark-making and symbolic imagery. The title, translating to "Head or Eagle," suggests a visual interplay between human and animal forms, rendered through Penck's raw, ideographic visual language. The work reflects his broader engagement with systems of signs and communication, drawing on influences ranging from cave painting to cybernetics.