Minnow

Date1955

Maker Morris Graves American, born Fox Valley, Oregon, 1910; died Loleta, California, 2001

Label TextTo Graves, the minnow represented a moment of clarity—when glimpsed, it offered a sense of direction in the murky waters: "The minnow is that coming-into-focus of a clue within a concentrated moment of awareness. Silvery minnow-moment, flash-gleaming in the depths, now seen, now gone . . . when crisis occurs the minnow voluntarily comes into view—to renew faith and give direction." (Morris Graves, 1948)

Object number83.259

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Recent Modern Acquisitions", August 27–October 18, 1987 (08/27/1987 - 10/18/1987)

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Harold P. Glass

Dimensions6 1/4 x 10 7/8 in. (15.8 x 27.7 cm)

MediumInk and transparent and opaque watercolor on paper