[1970s] Gerhard Richter, Atlas van de foto's en schetsen (Atlas of Photographs and Sketches) Utrecht, Hedendaagse Kunst, 1972. Softcover, 20.5 x 14 cm, 144 pp. Artists' book, first publication in Gerhard Richter's famous Atlas series, designed by the artist. First edition. Profusely ill. with b/w reproductions of photographs and sketches. Text in Dutch. Minor shelf-wear with rubbing to spine, interior crisp, binding still intact. Includes three rare announcement cards for the exhibition of the Atlas at Hedendaagse Kunst Utrecht. (total 4)

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