Asheville, North Carolina

1982/1983

Oscar Bailey

Associated Names
Oscar Bailey

Artist, American, 1925 - 2010

The image shows an urban setting with a mix of historical and modern architecture. There is a fountain on the right side, with its spray visible against the scene. The horizon aligns with the rooftops of the buildings and trees. On the left, there are older buildings with classic facades, and a vintage car parked on the street. In the center, the street is lined with various storefronts and a colorful billboard. A modern glass office building is on the right, with flags displayed in front. The color palette is neutral, with beige, gray, and soft blues dominating, and the glass building reflects the cloudy sky, giving it a blue hue. The image captures a contrast between historical elements and modern urban life.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Gift to NGA, 1986.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Fine, Ruth E., and Mary Lee Corlett. Graphicstudio: Contemporary Art from the Collaborative Workshop at the University of South Florida. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, p. 289, no. 20.

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower left in black ink: USF PROOF; signed by artist, lower right in black ink: Oscar Bailey 1982-83

Wikidata ID

Q64158571

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