Nationality
American
Artist Dates
1906-1994
Preview
Date of Work
ca. 1970
Medium
Monoprint
Identification #
1995.001.0161
Height
22"
Width
30"
Collection/Provenance
UND Alumni Association Collection: George Starcher Collection
Status
Stored
Location
Green Flat File B
Additional Information
George Starcher was President of the University of North Dakota from 1954-1971. Although his academic background was in mathematics, he became increasingly active as an art maker in his later years. Interestingly, UND presidents Frank McVey, Charles Kupchella, and Robert O. Kelley also had interests in making visual art.
Starcher, who served UND through the tumultuous 1960s, was well-respected in the Grand Forks community. As UND President, he tolerated demonstrations and promoted free speech, which perhaps helped to prevent the social unrest that other universities often faced during this era.
Monoprint, abstract with light and dark green, light and dark blue, black, mustard brown, yellow
Included in the 2023 exhibition, Beyond the Horizon.
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Thick, crackling paint, edges curling
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.”