Artist
Anne Marchand
Title
The Cairo
Date1999
MediumOil on paper
Dimensions19 × 28 in. (48.3 × 71.1 cm)
Framed Size: 31 × 39 in. (78.7 × 99.1 cm)
Framed Size: 31 × 39 in. (78.7 × 99.1 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection
Object numberDCCAH2000.068
ClassificationsPaintings
Locations
Councilmember Christina Henderson (1350 Penn Ave NW, 402)
DescriptionFrom 1995 to 2002, Marchand produced her Cityscape series from, which came about from observation of the lyrical quality of city architecture. She made pictorial composition in geometric shapes, inspired by rooftops, windows and structures. She has also worked with arts projects that focus on revitalizing local communities and neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
A landmark in Dupont Circle and the District of Columbia's tallest residential building, the Cairo overlooks the rooftops of residential buildings in the neighborhood.
