Running Fence, Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, State of California

1976

Christo

Associated Names
Christo

Artist, American, born Bulgaria, 1935 - 2020

The image shows a topographic map in the upper portion with various geographic contours and a red line across some areas. The lower part displays a conceptual art piece of an expansive landscape seen from an elevated view. The horizon is high in the image, with gently rolling hills meeting the sky. The hills are depicted in a brown hue, with long white curtains flowing down some slopes. The brushstrokes are sketchy and textured, giving a feeling of movement and depth. Earth tones dominate the palette, contrasting with the white curtains. The scene is intricate, with additional annotations and design details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite, charcoal, wax crayon, pastel, printed topographic contour map, and technical data, on two sheets of paper in two parts

  • Credit Line

    Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel

  • Dimensions

    sheet (top panel): 37.8 x 242.8 cm (14 7/8 x 95 9/16 in.)
    sheet (bottom panel): 106.4 x 243.4 cm (41 7/8 x 95 13/16 in.)
    overall size (for both panels): 147 x 244 cm (57 7/8 x 96 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.2.10.a-b

  • Copyright

    © Christo 1976

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a topographic map. The image shows a detailed section with lines and annotation. The map covers a large geographical area. On the right side are various terrains, including roads or paths represented by dark lines. It includes rural and urban layouts with different land uses indicated by lines and colored regions. The left side has blank space with a diagonal line from the top left corner downwards, intersecting with a circle near the map’s center. Within the circle is a handwritten note reading "Complejo de San Antonio Santa Cruz, Bolivia 169-09-22-21." The map appears technical and likely used for geographical or planning purposes.

Running Fence, Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, California [top panel]

Christo

1976

The image showcases a landscape seen from an elevated viewpoint. A white, fabric-like fence winds across the hills, starting from the left and stretching into the distance on the right. The horizon is hidden by the rolling hills dominating the scene. Brushstrokes are rough and vigorous, with dark brown and ochre contrasting against the white fence. The strokes depict the texture of the hills and valleys. The color scheme is earthy, including browns, rust, and gold, with the white fence standing out. The artwork combines drawing and painting for a dynamic and raw landscape depiction.

Running Fence, Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, California [bottom panel]

Christo

1976

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. 15.

2006

  • Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Museo d'Arte Moderna, Lugano, Switzerland, 2006, no. 56.

2009

  • Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Asheville Art Museum, 9 Jan - 3 May 2009.

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. 15.

Inscriptions

top panel, left verso of support in black crayon: (layout) 15A / ONE WORK IN 2 ITEMS: THESE 2 ITEMS ARE / ONE WORK, THEY MUST NOT BE SEPARATED / AND MUST BE HUNG ACCORDING TO THIS LAY OUT; bottom panel, lower center in black wax crayon: Christo 1976; upper left verso of support in black crayon: (layout) 15B / ONE WORK IN 2 ITEMS: THESE 2 ITEMS ARE ONE WORK / THEY MUST NOT BE SEPARATED AND MUST BE HUNG / ACCORDING TO THIS LAY OUT

Wikidata ID

Q64540009

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