4.Febr. 1999 1999

Gerhard Richter's "4.Febr. 1999" is a striking example of his signature photo-based abstract painting style. Created in 1999, the work utilizes a photograph as a foundation, but obscures the details with thick layers of pink and purple paint, creating a dramatic and textured effect. The gestural brushstrokes, reminiscent of dripping and flowing water, contrast with the underlying urban landscape, leaving the viewer with a sense of both the beauty and the chaos of the world. This particular piece is notable for its use of color and its abstract expressionist qualities, characteristic of the later stages of Richter's artistic development.