Folk and Outsider Art Collection
Nationality
American
Artist Dates
1912-1981
Title of Work
Preview
Date of Work
20th c.
Medium
Wood
Height
11 1/2"
Width
9"
Depth
9"
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection, James Smith Pierce Collection
Status
Stored: WS_06, Box 3D11
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Artist Bio
Kentucky native Evan Decker was born in 1912. Although he spent most of his life as a farmer & carpenter, he eventually made a name for himself as a folk and outsider artist. Decker was drawn to western Americana influences, creating numerous western themed pieces, including a life sized horse. The stencils in this collection were created and used by Decker to create works with wood. Evan Decker resided in Delta, Kentucky until his death in 1981.
Additional Information
Stained wooden sculpture, bowl shape on top of a circular base.
James Smith Pierce Collection
Condition
Very Good
Rights
Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”