Christo - New Bridge, Paris
- Description
- Christo (1935-2020)
| Type of artwork | Photography |
| Year | 1985 |
| Technique | Portfolio |
| Framed | Not framed |
| Dimensions | 62 x 93 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Unsigned |
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Photo (by Jean-Claude) of the Pont Neuf in Paris wrapped by Christo and Jean-Claude. Photo size: 62 x 93 cm. Edition: 300 copies. In mint condition.
On September 22, 1985, 300 workers put the finishing touches to the wrapping of the bridge. This beautiful piece of environmental art meant the big breakthrough for Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The preparations had taken 10 years.
On his site, Christo explains how he and his wife Jeanne-Claude distinguish a 'software' and a 'hardware' period for each work. The moments described as softer are the preparations (sketches, models, collecting funds, etc.), the harder work refers to the actual construction and exhibition of the installations. The concept of Christo and Jeanne-Claude was as ingenious as it was simple: temporarily 'dressing' large striking buildings, landscapes or objects with large pieces of fabric in order to arrive at a kind of abstraction of the subjects. In 1975, the idea came to wrap one of the most famous bridges in the world, the Pont Neuf in Paris.
The bridge was wrapped using 13 kilometres of rope, more than 12 tonnes of steel chains and almost 41,000 square metres of sand-coloured and silky woven polyamide fabric.
On October 7 of the same year, the artwork was dismantled.
There is an abundance of information about Christo and Jean-Claude's installations on the Internet.
Shipping only within the European Community. Shipping costs:
With track and trace: within Belgium: €14; to the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg or France: €22; to all other EC countries: €40.
On September 22, 1985, 300 workers put the finishing touches to the wrapping of the bridge. This beautiful piece of environmental art meant the big breakthrough for Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The preparations had taken 10 years.
On his site, Christo explains how he and his wife Jeanne-Claude distinguish a 'software' and a 'hardware' period for each work. The moments described as softer are the preparations (sketches, models, collecting funds, etc.), the harder work refers to the actual construction and exhibition of the installations. The concept of Christo and Jeanne-Claude was as ingenious as it was simple: temporarily 'dressing' large striking buildings, landscapes or objects with large pieces of fabric in order to arrive at a kind of abstraction of the subjects. In 1975, the idea came to wrap one of the most famous bridges in the world, the Pont Neuf in Paris.
The bridge was wrapped using 13 kilometres of rope, more than 12 tonnes of steel chains and almost 41,000 square metres of sand-coloured and silky woven polyamide fabric.
On October 7 of the same year, the artwork was dismantled.
There is an abundance of information about Christo and Jean-Claude's installations on the Internet.
Shipping only within the European Community. Shipping costs:
With track and trace: within Belgium: €14; to the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg or France: €22; to all other EC countries: €40.
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| Condition | Mint condition | ||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Heverlee, Belgium | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | > 10KG or bigger than 1.00 x 0.50 meter
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