Olympic Series #14: The Start, 1973

Robert Feasley
(American, born 1926, died 2013)

Location: Lakewood High School, Arlington

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Olympic Series #14: The Start is part of late artist Robert Feasley's series of paintings of movement in different Track and Field events. The try-outs for the 1972 Olympic Games in Eugene, Oregon inspired this series. He noted, "In this particular painting I want to distill the sprinter exploding out of the blocks. The background was kept minimal so it functions as a color foil against which the action takes place."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Late artist Robert Feasley (1926-2013) served as Professor of Art at Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington. He received Bachelor of Science and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Oregon in Eugene.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumAcrylic paint on linen canvas
Dimensions3 ft 10 1/4 in x 4 ft 6 3/16 in x 3 in
ID NumberWSAC1984.180.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyLakewood School District
Artwork LocationLakewood High School
Room 2314, Outside
WA CountySnohomish
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address17023 11th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Geo. Coordinates48.149831, -122.213346
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