In Western
New York 2000

WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION

Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are given in inches, with centimeters following in parentheses. Height precedes width and depth. All works are courtesy of the artist.

* denotes work illustrated

 JAMES A. ALLEN

Born in Detroit, Michigan, 1942

Studied at University of
Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
BFA, 1964

Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan
MFA, 1968

Lives in Buffalo, New York


"Woods" series, 1996-99
watercolor and acrylic on
illustration board
twelve images: 10 1/4 x 6 3/8
(26 x 16.2) each
  1. Batter in the woods
  2. Out in the woods
  3. Back in the woods
  4. Sack in the woods
  5. Driving in the woods
  6. Save 'n the woods
  7. Horseman in the woods
  8. Batter in the woods II
  9. Babe in the woods
  10. Babe in the woods II
  11. Crash in the woods
  12. Opening in the woods
American Folk Tale XXIX, 1997
ink, watercolor, graphite, and acrylic on paper
Two panels: 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 (40 x 32.4) each

* American Folk Tale XXX, 1998
ink, watercolor, and acrylic on paper
20 1/8 x 23 3/4 (51.1 x 60.3)

Man Measuring Himself Against Elephant, 1999
acrylic on canvas and illustration board
77 1/2 x 62 1/2 (196.9 x 158.8)

James A. Allen, American Folk Tale XXX, 1998                        
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