Bird

1937-1938

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century
Artist
Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
Publisher
The image shows swirling loops and crowning lines forming an abstract design with a central figure resembling a bird. The bird-like figure is depicted in dark ink, standing on one leg, surrounded by circular loops. Above, a red object with white dots is present. Scattered around the composition are small, red, flower-like shapes. The composition combines elements of flora and fauna in an abstract pattern on a beige background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black and red on cotton fabric

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.91 × 22.54 cm (8 5/8 × 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.109.87.5

  • Portfolio Title

    Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume III, Motifs

Associated Artworks

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The image displays an abstract representation of a leaping animal with stylized, jagged lines forming a rectangular background. The sharp, geometric shapes resemble spikes or zig-zags. The creature depicted shares similarities with a deer or antelope, with elongated limbs and distinct antler-like projections. The interplay of angles and curves creates a striking silhouette on a textured, neutral-toned fabric.

Deer

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937
This is a photograph of a green booklet with a textured cover. The booklet has a label that reads "APPLIED DESIGN BLOCKPRINTED TEXTILES VOLUME III MOTIFS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PREPARED BY THE MILWAUKEE WPA HANDICRAFT PROJECT." The booklet is bound with black twisted cords.

Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume III, Motifs

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937
This is a painting of an eagle with wings spread upwards and a plus sign. The eagle is centrally placed on a red square background with a black plus sign to the left. The red square has sharp, zig-zag indentations on the right side. The artwork is mounted on a beige fabric with jagged edges and secured with tape on the corners.

Bird

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eugene E. Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1938; Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

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