The artwork, titled “4900 Colours” and created by Gerhard Richter in 2007, belongs to the Conceptual Art and Op Art movements, and falls within the abstract genre.
“4900 Colours” is an intricate and mesmerizing composition comprised of small, uniformly sized squares, each painted in a variety of vibrant hues. The artwork is effectively a mosaic of color, wherein no single shade dominates, but rather, every individual color congregates to form a visually stimulating tableau. The grid-like structure of the squares creates a harmonious, yet dynamic visual rhythm that captivates the viewer’s gaze. The amalgamation of this extensive palette, meticulously arranged in a systematic manner, showcases Richter’s exploration of color theory and visual perception, characteristic of his work within the aforementioned art movements.
