Wrapped Reichstag, Project for Berlin [top panel]

1995

Christo

Associated Names
Christo

Artist, American, born Bulgaria, 1935 - 2020

The image shows intricately drawn lines forming an architectural elevation of a grand building resembling classical European structures. There is a photograph to the right providing a tangible reference point of the architectural structure with a three-dimensional perspective. Below the drawn lines, there is a band of text contributing to the abstract nature of the piece, creating a contrast between the architectural renderings and the script.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    top panel of two parts: collage with printed elevation drawing, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, fabric sample, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, graphite, and tape on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Christo and Jeanne-Claude in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 37.8 x 243.2 cm (14 7/8 x 95 3/4 in.)
    overall size (for both panels): 147 x 244 cm (57 7/8 x 96 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.2.14.a

  • Copyright

    © Christo 1995

Associated Artworks

Wrapped Reichstag, Project for Berlin

Christo

1995

This is a painting of a large building covered in fabric with a small structure nearby in a cityscape. The wrapped building is completely covered with taut white or silvery fabric, obscuring its contours. The surrounding area includes a classical architectural element with columns and a chariot sculpture atop it. Dark shading highlights the contrast between the wrapped building and its surroundings. The painting may be an artistic draft or conceptual representation, resembling the style of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

Wrapped Reichstag: Project for Berlin [bottom panel]

Christo

1995

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift 2001 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2002

  • Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the Vogel Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington; Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, La Jolla, 2002-2003, no. 48.

Bibliography

2002

  • Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the Vogel Collection. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, La Jolla, 2002-2003, no. 48.

Inscriptions

upper right in black wax crayon: Christo 1995; left verso of support in black crayon: (layout) (copyright) Christo 1995 / 80A / ONE WORK IN 2 ITEMS: THESE 2 ITEMS ARE / ONE WORK, THEY MUST NOT BE SEPARATED / AND BE HUNG ACCORDING TO THIS LAY OUT.

Wikidata ID

Q64539995

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