Artwork copyright Rebecca Allan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2021.

Susan B. Anthony with Ghost, 2000

Rebecca Allan
American

Location: Mountain View High School, Vancouver

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Rebecca Allan created this portrait of Susan B. Anthony as part of her "Suffragette Series" which depicts figures of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, and highlights their interconnected histories. Seeking to celebrate and explore Anthony's personal life, Allan notes that the 'ghost' image in the portrait references Anthony's close relationship to and care for the children of fellow suffragist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Rebecca Allan is a New York City-based painter who creates colorful and abstracted landscapes and narrative compositions that investigate the subtle characteristics of different environments around the world.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - drawing
MediumPastel on paper
Dimensions18 1/8 in x 20 1/8 in (overall; sheet)
ID NumberWSAC2000.187.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationNew York, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationMountain View High School
Main office, Front hallway
WA CountyClark
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address1500 SE Blairmont Drive
Vancouver, WA 98683
Geo. Coordinates45.612216, -122.518257
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