Artwork copyright Kay Rood. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Ruisdael's Amsterdam I, 1982
Kay Rood
(American, born 1945)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Kay Rood created Ruisdael's Amsterdam I using a monotype print technique and the addition of colored pencil. This atmospheric landscape references 17th century Dutch landscape painter Jacob van Ruisdael.
Monotypes are unique prints made by painting with inks directly onto the printing plate. Only one print can be made from the plate. The image is transferred onto paper using a printing press.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist and framer Kay Rood explores transformation and growth through her paintings and monotype prints. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She ran a custom framing business specializing in the archival framing of fine art for 35 years.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Monotype print with colored pencil |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 22 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1983.084.001 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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