Christo

Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Javacheff, Christo
Javacheff, Christo Vladimirov
Estate of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
American, born Bulgaria, 1935 - 2020

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The artwork depicts a storefront structure featuring a vibrant yellow color. It is composed of a door and a large window, both framed in the same yellow hue. The door has a translucent panel covered with brown paper, and a small round doorknob is visible. The adjacent window is partially covered with a beige cloth, and behind it, a pink pegboard is visible. The top portion of the storefront is capped with a textured, gray rectangular panel. The entire piece is set against a plain, light-colored wall and rests on a wooden floor. The composition has a clean, geometric appearance with bold color contrasts.
Christo, Yellow Store Front, 1965, wood, Plexiglas, fabric, brown paper, galvanized metal, pegboard, corrugated cardboard, and electric light, Gift of Jeanne-Claude Christo-Javacheff Trust, 2023.79.1

Yellow Store Front

Christo · 1965 · wood, Plexiglas, fabric, brown paper, galvanized metal, pegboard, corrugated cardboard, and electric light ·  Accession ID  2023.79.1
This is a drawing of a landscape with a train and a river. The image shows a train traveling along a path beside a river with suspended panels over the river mimicking fabric. The landscape includes a rocky cliff, the river, and features measurements and notes. A topographical map is included, listing geographical features like counties.
Christo, Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado, 2010, collage with graphite, enamel paint, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, topographic map, fabric sample and masking tape on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, 2011.132.2

Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado

Christo · 2010 · collage with graphite, enamel paint, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, topographic map, fabric sample and masking tape on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.132.2
The image shows a perspective from underneath a series of fabric panels suspended above a river. The panels block the horizon, focusing attention on the central installation above. The artwork features vertical and diagonal lines, with expressive brushstrokes creating a dynamic composition. The color scheme includes blues, grays for the panels, browns, oranges for the canyon, and river, with hints of green and white in the sky. A blue river flows underneath, with a raft and people visible in the distance. The artwork blends the man-made structure with the natural surroundings.
Christo, Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado, 2010, collage with graphite, enamel paint, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, topographic map, fabric sample and masking tape on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, 2011.132.1

Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado

Christo · 2010 · collage with graphite, enamel paint, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, topographic map, fabric sample and masking tape on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.132.1
The image shows a ground-level view of a park pathway with tall buildings and trees in the background. Along the path, large structures covered in bright orange fabric are visible, with the fabric flowing and casting shadows. The fabric contrasts with the leafless trees and the buildings. Snow patches on the ground add brightness.
Christo, Wolfgang Volz, The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979–2005, 2005, inkjet print, Gift of Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Wolfgang Volz, 2006.173.1

The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979–2005

Christo, Wolfgang Volz · 2005 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2006.173.1
The image displays a landscape with a valley stretching out from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is depicted high in the frame, showing rolling hills and distant scenery under the sky. In the middle to lower section, there is a stylized river or waterway portrayed with flow lines depicted through sweeping and parallel lines, suggesting motion. The drawing style shows visible pencil strokes and some shading for depth. The color scheme consists of shades of blue, gray, and dark tones for shadows. Tree lines on either side of the riverbanks lead the eye towards the winding river disappearing into the distance under the hills.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2000, graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, drawn topographic contour map, and tape, on two sheets of paper in two parts, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.7.a-b

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado

Christo · 2000 · graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, drawn topographic contour map, and tape, on two sheets of paper in two parts ·  Accession ID  2001.2.7.a-b
The image shows a large reflective surface occupying the foreground, extending into the distance. The horizon is towards the upper third of the composition, meeting rolling hills and the sky. Trees and shrubs are scattered on the hillsides. Dynamic brushstrokes with a sketch-like quality capture the flow of lines. The color palette consists of cool tones in blues and whites, with deep grays and blacks adding depth to the landscape.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [bottom panel], 2000, bottom panel of two parts: pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on wove paper, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.7.b

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [bottom panel]

Christo · 2000 · bottom panel of two parts: pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.2.7.b
The image shows a series of undulating lines and contours forming intricate patterns across the canvas. The intersections and curvatures resemble a topographical map, evoking rivers and elevation contours. The flowing lines and shaded sections suggest a river's course through varied terrain, with annotations adding a cartographic feel to the composition.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [top panel], 2000, top panel of two parts: collage with drawn topographic contour map, pastel, wax crayon, graphite, and tape on wove paper, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.7.a

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [top panel]

Christo · 2000 · top panel of two parts: collage with drawn topographic contour map, pastel, wax crayon, graphite, and tape on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.2.7.a
The image consists of curving lines and contour shapes resembling a topographical map. The lines weave around what looks like a winding river, suggesting geographical formations like canyons and waterways. Labeled words such as "RIO," "GRANDE," and "CANYON" indicate regions or features. The linear progression suggests the movement of a river through elevated terrain, with numbers like "6200" possibly referring to altitudes or distances.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [top panel], 2000, top panel of two parts: collage with drawn topographic contour map, pastel, wax crayon, graphite, and tape on wove paper, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.6.a

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [top panel]

Christo · 2000 · top panel of two parts: collage with drawn topographic contour map, pastel, wax crayon, graphite, and tape on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.2.6.a
The image portrays a view from underneath a large, wavy, blue fabric suspended above a rocky landscape resembling a riverbed. The fabric dominates the upper half of the frame, obscuring the horizon. The lower half shows a rocky terrain with shading and texture conveyed through brushstrokes. The color palette includes deep blues and shades of gray, creating a cool atmosphere. The scene conveys a sense of vastness and abstract geometry, contrasting the fabric with the rocks below.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [bottom panel], 2000, bottom panel of two parts: pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on wove paper, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.6.b

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado [bottom panel]

Christo · 2000 · bottom panel of two parts: pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.2.6.b
The image includes curving contour lines at the top and long, sweeping diagonal lines below. The abstract arrangement of lines could evoke a large, fabric-like structure. There are map-like river and canyon features resembling the Rio Grande area. The scene suggests a dynamic interaction between the fabric and its environment, symbolizing a covering across the terrain.
Christo, Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2000, graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, drawn topographic contour map, and tape, on two sheets of paper in two parts, Gift of a Private Collector in honor of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 2001.2.6.a-b

Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado

Christo · 2000 · graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, drawn topographic contour map, and tape, on two sheets of paper in two parts ·  Accession ID  2001.2.6.a-b