Rocks and Books, 1992
Patrick Anderson
(American, born 1961)
Location: Utsalady Elementary, Camano Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Inspired by the realism of old master works, artist Patrick Anderson created the still-life painting Rocks and Books by composing objects in his studio. Often choosing books as his subjects, Anderson notes that he likes to arrange books "in an architectonic manner, like a cityscape. The books become like building or rocks in a landscape."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Stanwood School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Patrick Anderson creates still-life and cityscape drawings and prints that bring together classical artistic techniques in modern, graphic compositions.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
Medium | Pastel on paper |
Dimensions | 28 in x 20 in |
ID Number | WSAC2002.092.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Stanwood-Camano School District |
Artwork Location | Utsalady Elementary Staff room |
WA County | Snohomish |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 608 Arrowhead Rd Camano Island, WA 98282 |
Geo. Coordinates | 48.234603, -122.468379 |
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