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Artist / Maker : |
Sebastian, Robert E.; Gwin-Jakwsxw
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Title : |
Red Winged Black Bird
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Date (Execution) : |
1987
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Geographical Origin : |
Gitanmaax (Hazelton); British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Gitxsan,
Wet'suwet'en
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Style / Period : |
Contemporary 1950 -
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Medium / Material : |
Serigraph
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Support / Technique : |
paper
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Object Type : |
screen prints
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Visual Description : |
Two black birds perched on bull reeds with red patches on their wings, in front of a red sun.
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Accession # : |
U990.14.860
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Width (cm) : |
28.20
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Height (cm) : |
40.50
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
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Artist Statement :
"Red winged blackbirds are numerous in the Fraser Lake region, near Robert's home in Prince George.
Robert drew inspiration for this print from a solitary bird which he spotted daily for two weeks in a road-side marsh while commuting in the area." (statement provided by Pacific Editions)
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