Blue Bird

1919

Rockwell Kent

Associated Names
Rockwell Kent

Artist, American, 1882 - 1971

This is a drawing of a stylized figure leaping through the air with a bird and two stars surrounding it in a landscape featuring a church. The drawing has distinct design elements mixing surrealism with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. The central figure is shown in a dynamic pose, and the bird is positioned to the left. Two large stars are in the sky, one near the bird and the other on the right. Below is a church with a pointed steeple in a landscape with small circular shapes scattered around. The composition conveys motion and a sense of other-worldliness in black and white.
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Associated Artworks

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The image displays an aerial view of an urban landscape with tall buildings. The perspective is looking downward onto the rooftops, creating a sense of depth. The buildings are depicted with intricate lines and cross-hatching, giving a textured appearance to the stone and brick facades. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and grey.

The Dark Tower

Earl Horter

1919

Twelve Prints by Contemporary American Artists

Various Artists

1919

The image shows a man's upper body, focusing on his chest and head. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, looking slightly off to one side. His facial features are sketched with moderate detail, including a mustache and attentive eyes. His hair is short and slightly tousled, with a part near the left side. He is wearing a coat or jacket, suggested by the collar visible under his neck. The background is plain. The drawing is monochromatic and classic, with minimal detailing.

Tony

William Auerbach-Levy

1919

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1975

  • Jones, Dan Burne. The Prints of Rockwell Kent: A Catalogue Raisonné. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1975, p. 3, no. 1.

Wikidata ID

Q76558867

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