
Inpainting Brown
A masterful exploration of abstraction and materiality, Gerhard Richter's *Inpainting Brown* features rich, layered passages of brown oil paint that evoke both depth and ambiguity. Richter's signature technique of dragging and manipulating paint across the canvas creates a tension between control and chance, resulting in surfaces that feel simultaneously gestural and deliberate. The work reflects Richter's enduring investigation into the nature of painting itself, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundary between representation and pure form.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 28, 2016
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