Untitled
1972
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1972
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a person with a bird perched on their head, both mid-movement as if flying. The figure has large, rough wings and a long, blue tail. The background is mostly scribbled lines and light brown paper, with a small white square in the middle. The bird looks calm while the person’s face is blurred, almost like they’re disappearing. The colors are mostly muted—pink, blue, and brown—with quick, sketchy strokes. If this mix of human and bird intrigues you, look up Michael Buthe for more of his strange, dreamlike work.
