Wallace Bradstreet Putnam

American, born 1899

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The image displays intersecting lines and contoured shapes. The bold, dark strokes form bird-like figures with elongated necks and rounded bodies. Overlapping lines create a textured effect, reminiscent of marshland reeds or branches in the background.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, VIII from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.8

VIII from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.8

The image displays a chaotic arrangement of swirling and intersecting dark lines and smudges against a lighter background, creating an abstract composition. The lines sweep across the canvas in various directions, some curved and others sharply angled, resembling elongated leaves or feathers in motion. In the midst of the composition, more concentrated, dense areas of dark shading evoke the texture of tree bark or the layered feathers of a bird.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, V from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.5

V from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.5

The image depicts a rocky terrain overlooking the sea. A figure stands on the rocks, facing the horizon. The sea is depicted with a textured sky. Seagulls fly overhead at varied heights. The artwork is created with a charcoal-like technique in a monochromatic palette of black and white. The contrast between the rocks and the sky adds intensity to the scene.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, VI from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.6

VI from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.6

The image features swirling lines and undefined shapes sweeping across the canvas. Lighter patches and curves suggest forms like hills or waves. The arrangement could bring to mind a stormy sea with heavily crashing waves against structures. Dark, textured layering creates depth and movement.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, III from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.3

III from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.3

The image shows bold charcoal lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. The dominant shape resembles a large bird amidst a textured background. Dark lines across the image suggest movement.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, VII from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.7

VII from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.7

The image features various sweeping, curved lines and angular forms creating an abstract composition of light and shadow. Dark, textured strokes evoke the impression of flowing water or rolling hills. Overlapping shapes and contrasting tones might remind viewers of rugged mountain terrain seen from above or fabric folds.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, XI from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.11

XI from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.11

The image shows birds perched on a line. The background includes stylized, flowing lines that suggest waves or clouds. The scene is depicted using expressive charcoal brushstrokes in a monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white. The foreground features rough terrain and birds silhouetted in sharp contrast, while details towards the horizon fade into lighter tones.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, IV from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.4

IV from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.4

The image depicts a bird on a beach with the sea in the background. The horizon line separates the dark waters from the lighter sky. The brushstrokes are loose and textured, implying the surface of the sea and sky. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black and grey creating a somber mood. The bird is seen on the textured sand, while the waves lead to the horizon.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, X from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.10

X from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.10

The image displays bold, sweeping lines and circular shapes intersecting in a roughly outlined rectangular form, set against a textured background. The composition hints at natural landscapes and symbols, with curves resembling hills or waves and shapes that may suggest letters. Thick, dark strokes contrast with the lighter background, creating depth and movement reminiscent of a turbulent horizon or a chaotic confluence of signs.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, I from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.1

I from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.1

The image features a series of wavy lines and dark silhouettes, creating an abstract composition. Within the dense, textured shading, the shapes resemble distant figures or objects floating on a rippling surface. The indistinct forms and dynamic lines evoke an abstract representation of movement and depth.
Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY, II from Sea Bird Saga, 1966, one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1976.54.35.2

II from Sea Bird Saga

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam, George Miller and Son, New York, Blue Moon Gallery, Yorktown Heights, NY · 1966 · one from a portfolio of eleven lithographs on wove Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1976.54.35.2