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Beach Bird at Night

Doris Lee

Associated Names

Doris Lee

Artist, American, 1905 - 1983

The image consists of geometric shapes and lines forming an abstract depiction resembling a bird. The main shape is a large oval body with a pointed beak and two triangular tail feathers. Smaller shapes like circles and crescents are scattered around the bird. The background is textured, giving an abstract night scene feel.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

362 x 476 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.431

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right margin, Doris Lee; lower left margin, Bird at Night

Wikidata ID

Q76440808

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