Eis im Baum

1996, printed 2001

Wolfgang Tillmans

Associated Names
Wolfgang Tillmans

Artist, German, born 1968

This is a photograph of a small natural depression with water and fallen leaves. The image shows a close-up view of an earthy hollow or nook where water has collected. The water is dark with ripples, creating abstract patterns in black and white. Dried leaves in varying shades of brown surround the pool, with some overlapping each other. The bark or earthy edge around the pool appears textured and irregular.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Heather and Tony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Eis im baum / ph 12-06 / print 06-01 / Wolfgang Tillmans / 1/3 +1; lower left in graphite: 96-085-1/3

Wikidata ID

Q64170783

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