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Flight

William Norman

Associated Names

William Norman

Artist, American, 1904 - 1980

Federal Art Project (Minnesota)

Publisher

The image depicts a bird in flight against a turbulent sky. A distant mountain range serves as the horizon, gradually becoming more detailed towards the right. Bold brushstrokes and a monochromatic palette of blacks and whites create texture and contrast. The swirling clouds in the sky suggest movement, complementing the bird's flight. The stark contrasts highlight the bird's silhouette against the dynamic backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image:255 x 359mm
Sheet:318 x 421mm
Accession Number

2008.115.460

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In Pencil: lower left, Flight; lower right, wnorman

Wikidata ID

Q76440847

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