Wrapped Coast, One Million Square Feet, Little Bay, Sydney, Australia, 1968–1969

1969, printed 2006

Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Associated Names
Christo

Artist, American, born Bulgaria, 1935 - 2020

Wolfgang Volz

Photographer, German, born 1948

The image shows a rocky coastal landscape covered entirely with a large expanse of fabric. The view is from a low angle, looking up towards the cliffs with the horizon high in the image. The cliffs appear smooth and flowing due to the light beige fabric draped over them. Three small human figures are seen near the top of the cliffs, providing a sense of scale. The water reflects the sky's blue and the fabric's tones. The sky is partially cloudy with shades of blue and white. The overall color palette is neutral with earthy browns and blues.
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Provenance

Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Wolfgang Volz, New York NY; Gift to NGA, 2006.

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Wikidata ID

Q64145843

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