Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Christo — Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées)
Christo

Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées)

1969

A mixed media collage project by Christo from 1969 documenting a conceptual proposal to wrap trees along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The work combines multiple materials including graphite, polyethylene, and photography to visualize an environmental art intervention.

Medium
graphite, polyethylene, twine, photo, crayon, gouache and map collage on paper on panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

April 16, 2021

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

More by Christo

Wrapped Volkswagen, Project for 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Saloon

Wrapped Volkswagen, Project for 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Saloon

2013

The Gates (Project for Central Park, N. Y. C.)

The Gates (Project for Central Park, N. Y. C.)

1997

Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings, Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place

Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings, Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place

Request access to see more

About this work

Christo, Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées), 1969

A mixed media collage project by Christo from 1969 documenting a conceptual proposal to wrap trees along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The work combines multiple materials including graphite, polyethylene, and photography to visualize an environmental art intervention.

Medium
graphite, polyethylene, twine, photo, crayon, gouache and map collage on paper on panel
Year
1969
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Project Art, Installation, Conceptual Art, Collage, Environmental Art, Christo, Wrapping, 1960s

More works by Christo