Roosting Birds
1945
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1945
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Roosting Birds is a 1945 watercolor by Milton Avery, a american_impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of birds perched on a rock in the middle of choppy water. The birds are mostly white with some darker wings, and the rock looks smooth and wet. Below, jagged icebergs float in the water, painted in muted pinks and grays. The artist used soft, blended colors to make the scene feel calm despite the rough water. The birds are the only bright spot, standing out against the cool tones. Next, look up Milton Avery to see how he used color in other works.
