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 CategoryWork on paper - drawing
MediumPastel on paper
Dimensions28 in x 20 in
ID NumberWSAC2002.092.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyStanwood-Camano School District
Artwork LocationUtsalady Elementary
Staff room
WA CountySnohomish
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address608 Arrowhead Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
Geo. Coordinates48.234603, -122.468379
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