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Sewing Bird

Frank McEntee

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an abstract form resembling a biomorphic shape centered on a plain background. The composition features a detailed form that appears to be free-floating against a muted backdrop. The shape consists of interlocking, swirling forms suggesting movement and transformation, with a sculptural quality. This is in the style of Max Ernst, reflecting a surrealistic approach where shapes may transform or meld seamlessly within the spatial constraints of the composition. The contrasting tones between the dark shape and the light background emphasize the form's presence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3281 × 4833 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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