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
Topic
Art
Athletes
Olympics
Sports
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5400818b3-8d3e-4121-b795-6774df08b77f

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