Created in 1966, Pyramide forms part of Gerhard Richter’s early exploration of photography as both source and medium. The work originates from his 1964 painting Small Pyramid, itself derived from a found photographic image of the Pyramids of Giza, reflecting Richter’s layered dialogue between painting, photography, and reproduction.

Printed in black and white on emulsified photographic canvas and mounted on panel, the work was produced in a limited edition of ten, plus three artist’s proofs. Each impression was individually exposed, resulting in subtle tonal variations across a nuanced spectrum of greys.

The work exemplifies Richter’s ongoing investigation into perception and the shifting boundaries between image and object. Following water damage that introduced runoff marks and staining, a highly localized and minimal dry retouching was undertaken, restoring the visual and aesthetic coherence of the surface while preserving the integrity of the original material.