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
Medium | Ink and colored pencil on 100% rag paper |
Dimensions | 23 in x 20 1/2 in (overall) |
ID Number | WSAC1982.031.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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