Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter (; born 9 February 1932) is a German visual artist. Richter is known for his abstract and photorealistic paintings. His works were also photographs and glass pieces. He is known as one of the most important German artists and many of his works have set record prices at auction. 

Richter was born in Dresden, Weimar Republic. He studied at Dresden Art Academy and at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.

Related pages

List of German painters

References

Other websites
 Gerhard Richter at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
 Gerhard Richter Archive (State Art Collections Dresden, Germany)
 Gerhard Richter  at Galerie Ludorff, Düsseldorf, Germany
 Thomas Dreher: Gerhard Richter: Atlas (1989) Review of an exhibition at the Lenbachhaus Munich 1989, in German

Category:1932 births
Category:Living people
Category:German artists
Category:German painters
Category:German photographers