Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Flying High

c. 1986

Bessie Harvey

Associated Names

Bessie Harvey

Artist, American, 1929 - 1994

The sculpture depicts an arrangement of organic branches and objects resembling a whimsical creature or figure. It is primarily made of wood with colorful paint applications. The piece features earthy brown tones with accents of red, yellow, blue, and green on both the figure and the base. The red element could represent a head or hat. The figure wears a blue bead necklace and stands on a round green base with hints of brown. It appears to balance on elongated legs, with one leg extended behind. The sculpture exudes an impression of movement and character.

This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

wood, paint, and found objects
Credit Line

Gift of the P. Bruce Marine and Donald Hardy Collection
Dimensions

height: 60.96 cm (24 in.)
width: 33.02 cm (13 in.)
depth: 27.94 cm (11 in.)
Accession Number

2022.148.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Cynthia J. Johanson [1946-2004], Washington, DC; P. Bruce Marine and Donald Hardy; gift 2022 to NGA.

Associated Names

You may be interested in