Afternoon Spill, 1979

Nance Bracken
(American, born 1946, died 2021)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Nance Bracken (1946-2021) was an Ellensburg, Washington-based artist focused on painting, drawing, and printmaking. Her work portrays intricate natural landscapes and a lifelong love of observing the natural world.

Bracken earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1970) from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, a Master of Arts degree (1974) in drawing from Central Washington University in Ellensburg and a Master of Fine Arts degree (1987) in painting and printmaking at Washington State University.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumInk and colored pencil on 100% rag paper
Dimensions23 in x 20 1/2 in (overall)
ID NumberWSAC1982.031.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist Location
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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