“Mustang Staffel,” a figurative artwork created by Gerhard Richter in 1964, is a part of the “Aeroplanes (1963-1964)” series, and belongs to the New European Painting art movement. The artwork depicts seven P-51 Mustang aircraft flying in formation. Their arranged structure and motion imply a sense of direction and purpose, as they cut through the subtly graduated shades of the sky. The smooth, almost monochromatic palette, coupled with the precise rendering of the planes, evokes a simultaneous feeling of movement and stillness, showcasing Richter’s skillful manipulation of form and light.
