Nationality

American

Artist Dates

b. 1942

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Date of Work

1969

Date of Work

Winter 12-25-1969

Medium

Pen and ink on paper

Signature

Lower right

Height

21 1/2" (framed)

Width

18 1/2" (framed)

Collection/Provenance

Art & Design Study Collection

Status

Displayed

Location

Gorecki Alumni Center

Additional Information

From Text Panel:

A biologist, cancer researcher, and activist for wellness, Charles Kupchella served as President of UND from 1999-2008. During his administration, the university developed a strong research focus and rose in ranking to within the nation's top 100 research universities. The landscape drawing on display, which was executed a year after Kupchella completed his PhD in physiology, reveals the youthful artistic talent of UND's future President.

Charles Kupchella was President of the University of North Dakota from 1999-2008. The landscape drawing, which was executed a year after Kupchella completed his PhD in physiology, reveals the youthful artistic talent of UND’s future President.

Interestingly, Kupchella’s interest in art making is not unique among UND Presidents. Robert O. Kelley was known to enjoy sketching and also made stained glass pieces. Going further back in time, Frank McVey (President from 1909-17) was known to be active as a painter—especially after leaving UND to become President at The University of Kentucky. George A. Starcher (UND President from 1954-71) also liked to make art and became a prolific artist. UND's current President, Mark Kennedy, also produced a few paintings earlier in his life.

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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