NY Rail (Bird of Death)

1993

Radcliffe Bailey

Associated Names
Radcliffe Bailey

Artist, American, 1968-2023

The painting features intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, creating rectangular and square shapes in vibrant colors. Organic, serpentine shapes resembling branches and leaf-like forms are overlaid on this abstract design. These elements converge on a central motif that resembles a stylized tree. The composition balances geometric and organic forms, evoking a blend of cityscape and natural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    acrylic paint, transparent watercolor, light green crayon, and cut-and-pasted painted paper on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.8 × 60.1 cm (18 1/16 × 23 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.145.15

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; Larry and Brenda Thompson, Atlanta, GA; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"4 / Radcliffe / 6/99" verso, black crayon, artist's hand.

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