
Dϋsenjäger
1963
A photorealistic yet subtly blurred depiction of a military jet aircraft, rendered in muted, silvery tones that evoke both the mechanical precision and elusive nature of modern warfare. Richter's signature technique of smearing and dragging wet paint across the canvas dissolves the crisp lines of the fighter plane into a hazy, almost dreamlike image. The work exists in a tension between documentation and abstraction, questioning the seductive power of military technology and the reliability of photographic representation.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
November 16, 2016
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