
Wrapped Vespa, Project; 1963-64
A dynamic collage depicting a Vespa scooter enveloped in tightly bound fabric and rope, characteristic of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's signature wrapping aesthetic. The work combines photographic collage with hand-applied crayon colour, creating a tension between the familiar silhouette of the iconic Italian motorscooter and its transformation through concealment. This piece reflects the artists' early exploration of wrapping everyday objects, a practice that would evolve into their monumental large-scale environmental installations.
- Medium
- Paper collage and digital pigment print in colours with hand-colouring in crayon, on PhotoRag paper, the full sheet,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 21, 2016
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