
Clipped Branches, E. Cordova St., Vancouver
1999
"Clipped Branches, E. Cordova St., Vancouver" (1997) is a large scale color photograph by Jeff Wall depicting an ordinary urban scene of trimmed tree branches against a building facade in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Wall's meticulously composed image transforms a mundane detail of street life into a contemplative study of natural forms within the built environment, exemplifying his practice of elevating overlooked moments of contemporary urban existence. The work demonstrates Wall's characteristic use of vibrant color photography and careful formal arrangement to reveal aesthetic and conceptual significance in everyday architectural and natural details.
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New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2025
Lot 170
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