Sagebrush Landscape, 1981

Cynthia Krieble
(American, born 1946)

Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Sagebrush Landscape is part of artist Cynthia Krieble's body of impressionistic paintings that use bright colors and gestural brush strokes to depict the landscape of Central Washington. Describing her process of creating this painting, she notes "I painted the subject on location and, as in all of my work, the process was an intuitive response in brushstrokes to form, color, pattern, and light."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Ellensburg, Central Washington-based artist Cynthia Krieble's impressionistic landscape paintings explore color and sensuality. They are characterized by rhythmic, gestural paint strokes.

Krieble is Professor Emeritus at Central Washington University, where she taught painting and drawing for over twenty years.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumOil paint on canvas
Dimensions2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 4 in
ID NumberWSAC1982.122.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyCentral Washington University
Artwork LocationCentral Washington University
Barge hall, Room 204, Lobby of diversity, equity, and inclusion office
WA CountyKittitas
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Geo. Coordinates47.000337, -120.542181
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