Strange Bird

c. 1947

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image depicts angular and curved shapes intersecting with bold lines, creating an abstract representation. There is a central figure resembling a bird with a triangular beak and layered wings. Geometric forms extend from the central figure, resembling legs or supporting structures, and ending in circle-like shapes that connect like joints. A rectangle with inner lines in the top right corner suggests a framed window, with a partial circle within.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.8 x 33.2 cm (9 3/4 x 13 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.1 x 51.2 cm (13 1/16 x 20 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cole 1972, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Strang[e] Bird; lower center in graphite: Unique Imp.; lower right in graphite: Will Barnet

Wikidata ID

Q74874515

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