Artwork copyright Donald Barrie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
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Artwork copyright Donald Barrie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2021.
Dash Point, 1976
Donald Barrie
(American, born 1938)
Location: Office of the Washington State Treasurer, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Dash Point is a realistic painting created by artist Donald Barrie. The composition captures the rich colors and textures you can find on Puget Sound beaches. He based the imagery for this painting on the shoreline at Dash Point State Park, a 400-acre park between Seattle and Tacoma in the city of Federal Way. This painting was created for Decatur High School in Federal Way.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Federal Way School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Realist painter and muralist Donald Barrie captures the subtle details and formal relationships found in city scenes and sweeping landscapes. A faculty member at Seattle Central College, and founder of the Pelican Bay Artists' Cooperative. Barrie lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Painting |
| Dimensions | 48 1/2 in x 32 3/8 in x 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1976.076.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | ---- |
| Artwork Location | Office of the Washington State Treasurer Washington State Treasurer's office |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035573, -122.905372 |
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