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Artwork copyright Gene Gentry McMahon. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2018.
At the Fair, 1981-82
Gene Gentry McMahon
(American, born 1942)
Location: Dayton High School, Dayton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
At the Fair is a colorful and humorous mural by artist Gene Gentry McMahon. It captures the sights, sounds, and experiences of a rural county fair. The composition features a lively scene of different characters.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Transportation.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Gene Gentry McMahon is a figurative painter and muralist. Her paintings look at society using a creative, humorous style. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas mounted on panel |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 8 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1981.041.003 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Dayton School District |
| Artwork Location | Dayton High School Media center, Room 108 |
| WA County | Columbia |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 614 South Third Street Dayton, WA 99328 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.316382, -117.974114 |
| 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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