Artwork copyright James Sahlstrand. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1976.

Photographic Collection, 1976

James Sahlstrand
American (born 1936, died 2009)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

This photograph is part of a body of images captured by photographer James Sahlstrand. Walla Walla Community College commissioned Photographic Collection as a celebration of the Pacific Northwest landscape. The interplay of light and shadow characterize these images.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Artist James Sahlstrand (1936-2009) was a nationally recognized photographer. Based in Ellensburg, Central Washington, he taught at Central Washington University for more than 30 years. He received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Minnesota.