S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H., 1996
Grano lithograph, embossing, on rag paper, 59 x 77 cm (23¼ x 30¼ in). Edition of 60 + X, signed and numbered.
Sigmar Polke’s S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. is a playful and enigmatic limited edition print that exemplifies the artist’s signature fusion of figuration and abstraction. The composition teems with fragmented forms and layered textures – faces, silhouettes, and whimsical doodles – all colliding in a vibrant, almost chaotic interplay. Polke’s use of intense color, his signature halftone printing, and expressive marks destabilizes any single reading, inviting viewers to unravel their own narratives. The title (“S. tastes H.’s peach”) adds a provocative, surreal edge, teasing themes of desire, perception, and ambiguity. As in much of Polke’s work, meaning remains fluid, reflecting his enduring interest in how images function and mislead in a world saturated with visual stimuli.
