The Gorge No. 1, 1994

Neil McWee
(American, born 1957)

Location: Stanwood Elementary, Stanwood

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Gorge No. 1 is part of a series of photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, taken by Neil McWee along the Klickitat River in the winter of 1992. This image was composed with the silver-gray river as negative space to highlight the subtle colors and details of oak trees covered in lichen.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Stanwood School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Pacific Northwest photographer Neil McWee captures richly detailed images of the natural landscape.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - photograph
MediumSilver dye bleach print
Dimensions20 in x 24 in
ID NumberWSAC1996.274.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyStanwood-Camano School District
Artwork LocationStanwood Elementary
Temporarily not on display.
WA CountySnohomish
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address10227 273rd Pl. NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
Geo. Coordinates48.244948, -122.372050
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