City TV (Berlin) #99/8

1997-1998, printed 2009

Frank Thiel

Associated Names
Frank Thiel

Artist, German, born 1966

The image shows two sculptures on top of an architectural structure. The first sculpture depicts a robed figure holding a cross upward, positioned higher up. The second sculpture shows a man standing in garments with a smaller figure beside him. Both sculptures are dark in color, contrasting against the light gray stone of the building they are mounted on. The building has elaborate detailing with Corinthian columns featuring ornate capitals with acanthus leaves and scroll designs. The sculptures and the building are elevated, with the sculptures looking downward from their high position, giving them a commanding presence.

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Provenance

Heather and Tony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2010; acquired by NGA, 2015.

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Inscriptions

on verso of mount, signed by artist, center in black ink: City TV (Berlin) / 1997-1999 / #99/8 / 59.5 x 39.5 cm / edition: 1/4 / Frank Thiel ' 2009; top center: TOP ↑ TOP; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, on bottom hanging cleat: 2010.005.005

Wikidata ID

Q64147694

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