Bird

1953

Graham Sutherland

Associated Names
Graham Sutherland

Artist, British, 1903 - 1980

Curt Valentin

Publisher, American, born Germany, 1902 - 1954

Fernand Mourlot

Printer, French, 1895 - 1988

The image shows bold and curved lines creating the silhouette of a bird-like creature with a long neck and beak. It is set against an orange backdrop. The abstract artwork emphasizes a distinct form with sweeping black shapes resembling wings, while green accents add depth and contrast. The shape of the creature suggests a prehistoric bird or mythical creature, with an elongated beak and detailed eye. Near the bottom, circular forms in black contribute to the composition's balance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Joseph P. DiGangi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43 x 44 cm (16 15/16 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.97.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tassi 1978, 59

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph P. DiGangi, Arlington, VA; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Bibliography

1978

  • Tassi, Roberto. Graham Sutherland: Complete Graphic Work. London and New York: Thames and Hudson and Rizzoli International, 1978.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 65/65; lower right in graphite: Graham Sutherland

Wikidata ID

Q76439211

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