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Artwork copyright Bet Borgeson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Walking Merit Home, 1993
Bet Borgeson
(American, born 1940)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Spanaway
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Walking Merit Home is an intricate and whimsical colored-pencil drawing by artist Bet Borgeson. Many of the artist's drawings depict a narrative that is open for interpretation by the viewer. The artist created this composition, featuring a draft horse and farmer, to suggest partnership, and she notes that just as "men relied on their horses for strength and endurance, so the horses relied on men for care and well-being."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bet Borgeson creates richly detailed colored pencil drawings. She teaches art and has published several books on colored pencil techniques.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Colored pencil |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 27 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.073.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 22201 38TH AVE E Spanaway, WA 983876827 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.058271, -122.378456 |
| 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. |
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