Untitled
1982
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1982
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
The painting features a black silhouette of a bird perched on a branch, set against a beige background. The bird is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its wings spread and its head turned to the side. The branch is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with leaves and twigs extending outward from the central stem. A closer look reveals the texture of the woodcut medium, with visible grain and rough edges that add a tactile quality to the image. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the bird is about to take flight. To learn more about the artist's use of woodcut techniques, explore the work of Felix Droese.