Christo (b. 1935)

Christo (b. 1935)
The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)
signed, titled and dated 'Christo 2003 The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)' (lower edge of upper panel); signed and dated again '(c) CHRISTO 2003' (on the reverse of each panel)
diptych--graphite, charcoal, wax crayon, pastel, fabric, printed paper and paper collage on paper mounted on panel
upper panel: 15½ x 96½ in. (39.3 x 245.1 cm.)
lower panel: 42 3/8 x 96½ in. (107.6 x 245.1 cm.)
Executed in 2003.