Street Musician #2, 1980
Eduardo Calderón
Peruvian (born 1949)
Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Street Musician #2 is a portrait taken by photographer Eduardo Calderón in Seattle. The high contrast composition layers shadow, light, and reflection to capture an urban atmosphere surrounding his expressive subject.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .
ABOUT THE ARTIST
A student of anthropology, Northwest photographer Eduardo Calderón creates artworks that invite imaginative interpretations. He chooses his compositions to encourage visual and narrative ambiguity. Born in Arequipa, Peru, many of his photographs were taken during travels to Latin America and Europe. He has lived and worked in Washington State since 1975.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
Medium | Gelatin silver print |
Dimensions | 16 in x 20 in |
ID Number | WSAC1983.058.002 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
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Artwork Location | Western Washington University Temporarily not on display. |
WA County | Whatcom |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | University |
Address | 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Geo. Coordinates | 48.737619, -122.486768 |
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