Coming Full Circle (Return to Athens)
- Created by
- Allen, Steve Randall, American, born 1954
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
- Description
- A poster depicting people participating in Summer Olympic events. Some of the events depicted are rowing, archery, basketball, baseball, table tennis, track and field, lacrosse, shooting, Tae Kwon Do, cycling, badminton, soccer, an equestrian events, fencing, soccer, weight lifting, wrestling gymnastics, boxing and judo. At top center, partially obscured by the athletes are the words "United States" in blue and "USA" in red. At the center of the painting is a man running. He is holding an Olympic torch and wearing a gold medal on a blue ribbon. The poster has a blue border. Written in white lettering at bottom left and bottom right is "USA" above the olympic rings. Written in red and white lettering at bottom center is "U. S. Olympic Team - Athens 2004." The poster is signed by Steve R. Allen.
- Place depicted
- Athens, Periféreia Protevoúsis, Greece, Europe
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Steve R. Allen
- Object number
- 2013.151.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Steve R. Allen
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.