Nationality

American

Artist Dates

1939-2017

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Date of Work

c. 1973

Medium

Acrylic

Height

15 3/4"

Width

15 3/4"

Collection/Provenance

Art & Design Study Collection

Status

Displayed: Fourth floor, Education Resources hallway, across from room E420

Location

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Building

Additional Information

James Hendricks (1938-2017) born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1964. His artwork is included in Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and in numerous other collections

In 1968, Hendricks created a series of photo-realist “Moon Paintings” that were based on photographs provided by NASA. These paintings were exhibited in 1969 at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, adjacent to the first moon rock on display. The work on display, executed at few years later, continues the lunar theme as seen in the circular forms in the center. The artwork also reveals how the artist’s “Moon Paintings” had transitioned from realism into abstraction.

Juror Tom Sager 1973

Condition

Excellent

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.”

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