Painting
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2012.167.29
Dimensions: 14.5 in X 13.5 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 36.83 cm X 34.29 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 36.83 cm X 34.29 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Governor George Pataki
Credit Line: Gift of the Governor George E. Pataki Leadership and Learning Center
Description
Framed watercolor painting by Daniel Libeskind (b. 1946). The watercolor is an early rendering of the redeveloped World Trade Center site, Memory Foundations; it is signed "For Governor Pataki | —with admiration— | Daniel Libeskind, 2003."
Framed watercolor painting by Daniel Libeskind (b. 1946). The watercolor is an early rendering of the redeveloped World Trade Center site, Memory Foundations; it is signed "For Governor Pataki | —with admiration— | Daniel Libeskind, 2003."
Historical Notes
In 2003, Studio Libeskind won the competition held by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) to plan a new World Trade Center. Architect Daniel Libeskind gave this watercolor rendering to then-New York State Governor George E. Pataki.
In 2003, Studio Libeskind won the competition held by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) to plan a new World Trade Center. Architect Daniel Libeskind gave this watercolor rendering to then-New York State Governor George E. Pataki.
