Sheet One

2001, printed 2002

Wolfgang Tillmans

Associated Names
Wolfgang Tillmans

Artist, German, born 1968

This is a photograph of a stairway with red carpeting. It captures a descending staircase lined with a vibrant red carpet. To the right, there is a white-painted banister with intricate spindles. At the bottom, there is a landing where the stairs turn to the left. Near this landing, there is a white plastic bag partially visible. The wall on the left has a light, neutral tone contrasting with the red carpet. The photograph is brightly lit, possibly by natural light from a window at the bottom of the stairway looking out onto a flat roof or outdoor area. The light enhances the warm and inviting atmosphere of the image.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Phillips, London, 6 September 2008, no. 135); Heather and Tony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Sheet One / ph 2001 / pr LOT 02 6/10 + 1 / Wolfgang Tillmans; lower left: 02-0 [crossed out] 01-117-6/10; lower center: G

Wikidata ID

Q64170640

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