“Townscape M2,” created by Gerhard Richter in 1968, is a cityscape artwork belonging to the New European Painting art movement. This piece is part of Richter’s “Townscapes” series, produced between 1968 and 1970. The artwork captures an urban scene with marked abstraction and expressionism.
The artwork employs a monochromatic palette dominated by shades of black, gray, and white. It portrays an aerial view of a city, characterized by block-like structures and stark contrasts between light and dark areas, giving a sense of depth and dimension. The brushstrokes are bold and textured, adding dynamism to the composition. The overall effect is a dramatic and somewhat abstract representation of urban architecture, emphasizing form and structure over detailed depiction. The linear geometry of the buildings juxtaposed against the irregular, painterly execution evokes a sense of modernity and transformation within the urban landscape.
