Christo (1935 - 2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935 - 2009) Early Works, 'Wrapped Coast (1968-1969)' Project for Little Bay, Australia Offset lithograph in colors on smooth paper Signed in blue crayon, upper right, within image Original photograph by Harry Shunk Published by Kunstverlag Schumacher - Edition Fils, Dusseldorf, Germany Full sheet 23 1/4" x 33", unframed. In very good condition. Vibrant colors.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude assembled and directed a team of 15 professional rock climbers and 110 local art and architecture student workers, as well as Australian artists and teachers. Over a period of four weeks, they wrapped about one and a half miles of coast and cliffs up to 85 feet high with 1,000,000 square feet of light beige erosion-control fabric and 35 miles of rope. The monumental project was completed on October 28, 1969, and the work remained on view for 10 weeks.
