City TV (Berlin) #96/16

1997-1998, printed 2009

Frank Thiel

Associated Names
Frank Thiel

Artist, German, born 1966

This is a photograph of a wall covered in lush foliage and a small rooftop structure. The image features a section of a building wall obscured by green leaves, which appear to belong to a creeping vine or ivy. To the left, an evergreen branch partially frames the scene, adding texture with its needle-like leaves. In the lower center of the photograph, a small brown rooftop can be seen under the mass of leaves. The contrast between the green foliage and the brick wall behind it adds a visual element to the composition. The overall feel is one of nature in an urban environment.

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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 / #96/16 / edition: 1/4 / 59.5 x 39.5 cm / [letter crossed out] Frank Thiel ' 2009; top center: TOP ↑ TOP; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, on bottom hanging cleat: 2010.005.004

Wikidata ID

Q64147693

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