Solaris I

2008

Christiane Baumgartner

Associated Names
Christiane Baumgartner

Artist, German, born 1967

This is a drawing of a tunnel. The image shows a monochromatic view of the interior of a tunnel, rendered in horizontal black and white stripes. The lines converge towards the center, suggesting depth and motion. The tunnel's ceiling features illuminated lines and dotted lights, enhancing the sense of movement and perspective against the shadowy surroundings. The walls are textured with the same linear pattern, adding to the complexity. The floor is marked with road lines that guide the viewer's gaze deeper into the image, emphasizing the impression of a passageway.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on Kozo paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    image: 120 × 220 cm (47 1/4 × 86 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 140 × 240 cm (55 1/8 × 94 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.59.2

  • Copyright

    © Christiane Baumgartner/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Alan Cristea Gallery, London, England); acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2011

  • Coldwell, Paul. "Christiane Baumgartner Between States," _Art in Print_vol no. 1 (May-June 2011), 3-8

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 4/6 T Solaris I C; lower right in graphite: Baumgartner 2008

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