Artist Index: Wenders, Wim

"Corral Drive-In". 1983. Cibachrome print. 27 x 40 cm (47,8 x 59 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in black marker on verso.

Wim Wenders' photographs of the United States seamlessly blend his cinematic vision with the visual narrative of the American landscape. While scouting for locations before the filming of "Paris, Texas," Wenders captured the vastness of the American West and the intimate moments in roadside motels, diners and gas stations. Inspired by his cinematic storytelling, Wenders' photographs offer viewers a captivating exploration of both the real and imagined landscapes of the United States. – A few light surface scratch marks, more visible at an angle, a few small dents in margin, otherwise in very good condition with bright colors.

"Mojave Desert". 1983. Cibachrome print. 27 x 40 cm (51 x 61 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in black marker on verso.

Minimal dent in upper left corner within image, a few small dents in margins, a few light surface scratch marks, more visible at an angle, otherwise in very good condition with bright colors.

"Landscape. Near Sana Fé, New Mexico". 1983. Cibachrome print. 49 x 61 cm (60 x 80 cm). Mounted to board, signed by the photographer in black felt-tip pen below image on mount.

A few small dents, a few light surface scratch marks, more visible at an angle, otherwise in very good condition with bright colors.

Lit.: Wim Wenders. Written in the West. Photographien aus dem amerikanischen Westen. Munich 1987, ill. plate 23.

"Lounge paintings. Gila Bend, Arizona" (from 'Written in the West'). 1983/printed later. Chromogenic print on Kodak paper. 19,6 x 26 cm (24 x 30 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink below the image in the margin.

Minimal handling dent in mid area, crease in right edge, otherwise in very good condition.

Lit.: Wim Wenders. Written in the West. Photographien aus dem amerikanischen Westen. Munich 1987, ill. plate 17.

Multi-storey car park, Houston, Texas from "Written in the West". 1983/printed 1989. Dye transfer print. 33,5 x 42 cm (50,5 x 60,5 cm). Signed, dated and numbered A.P. II/5 by the photographer in felt-tip pen below the image in the margin.

A few handling marks in margins, otherwise a strong print in excellent condition.

Lit.: Wim Wenders. Written in the West. Photographien aus dem amerikanischen Westen. Munich 1987, ill. p. 50.