Act II: The Voyage: Where they came upon fantastic Creatures

1980, printed 1981

Arthur Tress

Associated Names
Arthur Tress

Artist, American, born 1940

The image shows a stage with ornate classical architecture labeled "OPERA" and a curtain opening to reveal an elaborate scene. A figure in a blue coat and white stockings holding a rope connected to a fantastical dragon. The dragon is adorned with jewels and has open red jaws. The backdrop is a jungle-like illustration with lush foliage and colorful flowers.
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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: 52, 75, pl. 33, no. 55.

2001

  • Lorenz, Richard. Arthur Tress: Fantastic Voyage: Photographs 1956–2000. Boston, 2001: 157, no. 96.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in black ink: Arthur Tress; lower left: Where they came upon / fantastic creatures / N.Y. 1981

Wikidata ID

Q64145005

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