_Edited.jpg)
Artwork copyright Barbara Barnes Allen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
He Saw the Years Fly By, 2000
Barbara Barnes Allen
(American, born 1948)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
He Saw the Years Fly By is a collage by artist Barbara Barnes Allen. It is part of her body of work that combine house-like structures with text and images of historical figures. She copied the central figure from the 1930 painting 'American Gothic' by Grant Wood. Wood based his iconic painting on an American Gothic-style house located in Eldon, Iowa. His figures in the painting represent the people he imagined would live there.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Sultan School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Barbara Barnes Allen creates intricate and architectural book artworks that meaningfully connect imagery and narrative.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Collaged paper, paint, and gold leaf on foam core |
| Dimensions | 24 in x 17 15/16 in x 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.078.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
| Map |
Related
