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 CategoryWork on paper - photograph
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions16 in x 20 in
ID NumberWSAC1983.058.002
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationWestern Washington University
Temporarily not on display.
WA CountyWhatcom
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address516 High St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Geo. Coordinates48.737619, -122.486768
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