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Gerhard Richter — Ophelia
Gerhard Richter

Ophelia

A hauntingly beautiful depiction of the tragic Shakespearean heroine, rendered in Richter's signature style that blurs the boundary between photography and painting. Soft, dreamlike layers of color and texture evoke the melancholy stillness of Ophelia's fate, capturing both her fragility and otherworldly grace. The work invites contemplation on themes of loss, femininity, and the ephemeral nature of life.

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Sold: $10,320

Lot 36

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Gerhard Richter, Ophelia

A hauntingly beautiful depiction of the tragic Shakespearean heroine, rendered in Richter's signature style that blurs the boundary between photography and painting. Soft, dreamlike layers of color and texture evoke the melancholy stillness of Ophelia's fate, capturing both her fragility and otherworldly grace. The work invites contemplation on themes of loss, femininity, and the ephemeral nature of life.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Muted Color Palette, Melancholic Mood, Figurative Painting, Mythological Subject, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Photo-Realism, Narrative Scene, Contemporary Era

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Collected by

Sebastián Naranjo, Art Institute of Chicago, Brittany Laques, Kyle Stewart, Alex Capecelatro