Curtain, 1998

Michael Brophy
American (born 1960)

About the Artwork

Artist Michael Brophy painted Curtain as an exploration of the intersection between human civilization and the Northwest landscape. It is part of a series of paintings that portray "a curtain rising or coming down on the interactions of man and the natural world."

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

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based artist Michael Brophy creates realist paintings that depict the beauty, subtlety, and complexity of the Pacific Northwest landscape.

Brophy studied at the University of Oregon in Eugene and at the Studio Arts College International in Florence, Italy. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon, in 1985.

Material Category	Work on paper - painting
Medium	Water-based media on paper
Dimensions	18 in x 16 in
ID Number	WSAC2000.163.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Oregon, United States

Agency	Renton School District
Artwork Location	Hazen High School Auditorium, Foyer.
WA County	King County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE Renton, WA 98056
Geo. Coordinates	47.501814, -122.15282
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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Curtain, 1998

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