Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2007.17.001
Accession#:
2007.17
Credit Line:
Purchase of this artwork has been made possible through the generous support of the Rasmuson Foundation.
Object Name:
Painting
Title:
American Angel
Artist — Creator:
Clair, Rick
Date:
2004
Description:
Watercolor painting "American Angel."
Watercolor painting on watercolor canvas depicting a female angel holding a blood covered sword in her left hand. With her right hand the angel grasps an arrow that is protruding from the proper left side of her chest. Behind the angel at center proper right is a pile of human skulls above that is a tree, whose leaves are the American flag, this tree is on fire. In the background on the proper left at center a raven sits in a tree, above that is the shell of a ruined building.
Watercolor painting on watercolor canvas depicting a female angel holding a blood covered sword in her left hand. With her right hand the angel grasps an arrow that is protruding from the proper left side of her chest. Behind the angel at center proper right is a pile of human skulls above that is a tree, whose leaves are the American flag, this tree is on fire. In the background on the proper left at center a raven sits in a tree, above that is the shell of a ruined building.
Notes:
Clair has always felt compelled to make statements about social issues in his paintings. This paining uses the image of an angel to show that American prestige has been wounded by the current political administration and policies on the war in Iraq.
Clair stated that "25% of Americans believe in angels."
Clair stated that "25% of Americans believe in angels."
People:
Clair, Rick
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