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Gerhard Richter — Snow White 28.12.2005
Gerhard Richter

Snow White 28.12.2005

2005

This abstracted composition features a predominantly pale palette of whites, grays, and soft blues, with subtle touches of pink and ochre tones distributed across the surface. Fine linear elements traverse the canvas horizontally, creating a sense of movement and spatial depth against the muted, textured background. The work demonstrates a characteristic approach to abstraction through the interaction of delicate drawn lines and loosely applied pigment, evoking themes of atmospheric space and visual restraint. The composition balances precision with painterly gesture, inviting contemplation of form and color relationships rather than representational imagery.

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Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

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Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

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Gerhard Richter, Snow White 28.12.2005, 2005

This abstracted composition features a predominantly pale palette of whites, grays, and soft blues, with subtle touches of pink and ochre tones distributed across the surface. Fine linear elements traverse the canvas horizontally, creating a sense of movement and spatial depth against the muted, textured background. The work demonstrates a characteristic approach to abstraction through the interaction of delicate drawn lines and loosely applied pigment, evoking themes of atmospheric space and visual restraint. The composition balances precision with painterly gesture, inviting contemplation of form and color relationships rather than representational imagery.

Medium
board
Dimensions
overall: 22.2 x 31.8 cm
Year
2005
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Linear Elements, Abstract Art, Conceptual Drawing, Atmospheric Space, Soft Palette, Geometric Lines, Contemporary Abstraction, Mixed Media, Modern Art, Color Field, Minimalist Composition, Textured Surface

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Collected by

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