Owl Feathers: page 54

1970

William Crutchfield

Associated Names
William Crutchfield

Artist, American, 1932 - 2015

The image shows a series of vertical lines and jagged shapes forming an abstract tree trunk with a zipper running down the center. The design includes elements that resemble an owl, with two circular openings for eyes and two pointed extensions at the top. The zipper creates the illusion of the tree trunk being unzipped to reveal an owl, blending natural and man-made elements in an abstract manner. Branch-like formations and claw-like suggestions at the base enhance the connection to a bird-like figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint in black and yellow on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34 x 31.5 cm (13 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.216

  • Series Title

    Owl Feathers

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a square placed over the center of a larger owl outline. The owl outline has delicate lines forming the wings, eyes, and claws. The composition has an abstract quality with the square interrupting the owl's body. This creates an interesting visual effect.

Owl Feathers: page 1

William Crutchfield

1970

The image shows a closed book with a dark gray textured cover, displaying a faint embossed image of a book on its front. The color palette is primarily a solid dark gray with subtle shading from the texture of the fabric or material. The book is centered and takes up most of the image, with the spine on the left side and the cover facing the viewer directly. The embossed book design is located toward the center of the front cover.

Owl Feathers

William Crutchfield

1970

The image shows various imaginative sketches of books in different forms. It features a monochrome color palette with black lines on a white background. Two rows of books are depicted. The top row includes two open books with pages flying upwards and stacked unevenly. In the middle, a closed book with a circular cutout is placed upright. The bottom left corner shows two books stacked, while the bottom center displays three distinct books. The bottom right features a closed book with a latch and curled shapes on the spine.

Owl Feathers: page 4

William Crutchfield

1970

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left stamped: Crutchfield; lower right printed text: 54; lower center verso printed text: @ 1970 WILLIAM CRUTCHFIELD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Wikidata ID

Q74893053

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