Untitled
1971
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1971
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a dark, choppy sea under a cloudy sky. The waves crash in deep blues and blacks, while the clouds glow faintly yellow and gray. The light looks soft but uneven, like it’s fading. The artist used a printing method that mimics photography. The mix of rough waves and flat clouds creates a strange, dreamy feel. Look up Gerhard Richter to see how he blends real photos with painting.
