Mountain Lake, 1996
William Winden
(American, born 1931, died 2009)
Location: Office of the Governor, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Creating rich, realistic, and detailed imagery in his landscape watercolor Mountain Lake , artist William Winden articulates the expressive power of painting. He states "my depiction of the experience of nature, its forms, colors, and textures, suggests elemental human qualities and emotions of the kind which might also be communicated through music and literature."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist William Winden (1931-2009) created expressive landscape paintings and prints. Winden grew up in Tacoma in Western Washington, swimming and boating on Puget Sound, and hiking in Washington state's woods and mountains, eventually climbing to the summit of Mount Rainier. He believed that “stories are told by music and art, often in a way of which words are incapable.” His artworks communicate the beauty, strength, and fragility of the natural world.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
Medium | Watercolor paint on paper |
Dimensions | 13 1/2 in x 20 1/2 in (overall) |
ID Number | WSAC1999.039.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Office of the Governor |
Artwork Location | Office of the Governor Insurance building, 100U |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.035749, -122.903330 |
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