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Redwings Eating

c. 1960

Walter Anderson

Associated Names

Walter Anderson

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The artwork features curved lines and rounded shapes depicting several birds interacting. Forms and colors resemble blackbirds or crows, with outlines and strokes suggesting feathers and beaks. The abstract painting evokes scenes of birds gathered together.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Helen Porter and James T. Dyke
Dimensions

overall: 21.3 x 27.9 cm (8 3/8 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

2004.56.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Helen Porter and James T. Dyke, Little Rock, AR; gift to NGA, 2004

Associated Names

Luise Ross Gallery

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: W/A (in circle)

Wikidata ID

Q64633991

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