Salmon I, 1982

Bruce Amstutz
(American, born 1949)

Location: Harriet Rowley Elementary, Mount Vernon

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Salmon I is part of artist Bruce Amstutz's series of charcoal drawings of salmon. He notes, "Movement through water and from light into darkness concerned me more than the physical description of salmon in this series. Dark compressed charcoal, worked and reworked, seemed in keeping with the mood of this image."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Federal Way School District and Mount Vernon School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Bruce Amstutz creates gestural landscape and figurative works on paper in an expressive style. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in drawing and painting from the University of Washington in Seattle. He taught art at Shoreline Community College for many years.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumCharcoal on paper
Dimensions31 in x 57 in (overall)
ID NumberWSAC1984.104.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyMount Vernon School District
Artwork LocationHarriet Rowley Elementary
1st floor, Ramp
WA CountySkagit
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address400 53rd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Geo. Coordinates48.423311, -122.272750
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