- Offset print on smooth satin paper (approx. 250gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - 2005. Copyright Gerhard Richter. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 70 x 70cm. - Composition, Abstract Painting (1992) is a powerful example of late twentieth-century abstraction, where colour, movement and layered texture become the true subject of the work. With its vertical bands of deep blue, black, violet, green and reddish tones, the composition reflects Richter’s celebrated ability to create paintings that feel both spontaneous and carefully controlled, suspended between emotion, chance and painterly precision. The work belongs to Richter’s highly influential abstract language, developed through scraping, layering and blurred chromatic transitions. Rather than presenting a fixed image, the surface appears to shift like light passing through glass, architecture or memory. This balance between structure and atmosphere places Richter in dialogue with major post-war and contemporary artists such as Mark Rothko, Pierre Soulages, Yves Klein, Jackson Pollock, Cy Twombly, Francis Bacon, David Hockney and Anselm Kiefer, while also connecting with the emotional intensity of modern abstraction. The dark vertical rhythm gives Composition, Abstract Painting a sophisticated decorative presence, ideal for contemporary interiors, minimalist spaces and vintage-inspired modern design. Its deep palette and atmospheric surface make it especially appealing for admirers of abstract wall art, modern German art, colour field painting and expressive abstraction. The strong graphic impact of the work also resonates with the visual power of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. Richter’s importance lies in his ability to bridge painting, photography, memory and contemporary visual culture. His abstract works remain among the most admired and internationally demanded in the art market, combining intellectual depth with a striking visual presence. In today’s collecting trends, where bold abstract compositions are increasingly used as statement pieces in modern interiors, Richter’s work offers a refined alternative to both Pop Art and figurative imagery. Within the wider world of collecting where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Gerhard Richter’s abstraction retains a unique prestige. Composition, Abstract Painting is a highly desirable image for those seeking depth, atmosphere, contemporary elegance and the timeless visual force of abstract modern art.