Artwork copyright Bet Borgeson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
The Fox and the Old Tree, 1993
Bet Borgeson
(American, born 1940)
Location: Stevens Elementary, Spokane
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The Fox and the Old Tree is a colored pencil drawing by artist Bet Borgeson. It is part of her body of work that tell stories using animals, plants, and the landscape imagery. She calls this kind of composition “open narrative,” introducing story-like elements while leaving the exact meaning open for interpretation. She suggests that this piece is a meditation on change. The landscape seems to be in transition between summer and fall. The bluffs in the background and the exposed roots of the old tree show how time changes the landscape. She notes, “Were this a fable the old tree and the fox might be engaged in a conversation, with the tree perhaps cautioning the fox that he too--for all his speed and cleverness--will not elude life's changes.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Bet Borgeson creates richly detailed colored pencil drawings. She teaches art and has published several books on colored pencil techniques.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Colored pencil on paper |
| Dimensions | 25 in x 19 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.034.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Spokane Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Stevens Elementary Library |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1717 E Sinto Ave Spokane, WA 99202 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.671112, -117.384905 |
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