Tag Archives: USA

1885: Wave

Posted on November 22, 2017 by corvusfugit

Thomas Alexander Harrison: Wave (1885) (source)

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1986: Vehicle / Terrain

Posted on November 19, 2017 by corvusfugit

Gary Siebel: City Car (c. 1985) From Harold Blank’s Wild Wheels (1994)

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1930: Setting Sun

Posted on November 19, 2017 by corvusfugit

Chiura Obata: Setting Sun on Sacramento Valley, California (1930) As Japanese-Americans, Obata and his family were interned at the Tanforan detention center in California during WWII. Along with other artists, he established an art school in the camp; teachers taught … Continue reading →

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1981: Fearless

Posted on November 18, 2017 by corvusfugit

Art Kane: Tim Curry (1981). Fearless is the title of Curry’s 1979 album; listen to a track here.

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1901: Don’t Know What I Want but I Know How to Get It

Posted on November 18, 2017 by corvusfugit

The American writer Elbert Hubbard was best know for an essay entitled “A Message to Garcia,” which recounts the daring exploits of an American soldier as he carries a message from President William McKinley to General Calixto García just before … Continue reading →

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1891: Ebbing Tide

Posted on November 17, 2017 by corvusfugit

William Trost Richards: Ebbing Tide (1891)

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1939: Dog Fight

Posted on November 17, 2017 by corvusfugit

Bill Traylor: Untitled (Dog Fight with Writing) (c. 1939-40) (source) Bill Trylor Bill Tralor Bill Traylor This Dryling Was Done By Bill Tralor old man 85 years old