Act II: The Voyage: To explore a City buried in the sand

1980, printed 1981

Arthur Tress

Associated Names
Arthur Tress

Artist, American, born 1940

The image displays a collection of shapes and lines, featuring both straight architectural details and curved figures. Included are a large stone-like head resembling a classical statue, a horse bust partly buried in sand, and an ornate structure reminiscent of a theater stage with curtains and opera house entryway elements. Background illustrations include buildings, palm trees, and a distant sky, creating an urban and natural blend evoking a historical dramatic scene.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John V. and Laura M. Knaus, Northfield, IL; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2001; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Fantastic Voyage: The Photographs of Arthur Tress, United States Information Agency, Washington, DC, traveling exhibition developed and funded by the Arts America Program, 1994-1997. Venues in India, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

2001

  • Arthur Tress: Fantastic Voyage, 1956–2000, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, July 7–September 23, 2001

Bibliography

1994

  • Fantastic Voyage: The Photographs of Arthur Tress. Exh. cat. United States Information Agency, Washington, DC, 1994: 53, 75, pl. 34, no. 57.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in black ink: Arthur Tress; lower left center: To explore a City / buried in the Sand; lower right center: 10/50 / 1981

Wikidata ID

Q64145007

You may be interested in

Loading Results