Artwork copyright Ruza Erceg. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Along the Road, Date unknown
Ruza Erceg
(American, born 1898, died 1993)
Location: Maple Grove School, Battle Ground
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The stylized painting Along the Road is part of artist Ruza Erceg's body of work that imaginatively depicts rural scenes from her hometown in Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) in Europe. The painting playfully explores perspective, color, and geometric forms.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Ruza Erceg (1898-1993) painted colorful, rural scenes based on memories of her homeland in Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) in Europe.
Erceg was born in Yugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1922. After settling in Oregon and raising nine children, she began painting in 1961 when she told her daughter "If I have paint brush, I start to make painting." Her graphic designer son bought her painting supplies the same day. She continually experimented and expanded on her technique, and painted into her nineties.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Watercolor paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 14 in x 11 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1993.110.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Battle Ground Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Maple Grove School Main office, Above filing cabinets |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 610 B SW Eaton Blvd. Battle Ground, WA 98604 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.767855, -122.543674 |
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