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Weather Vane - Eagle

Milton Grubstein

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract bird shape. The artwork features a large, solid black silhouette of a bird, with its wings spread wide as if in flight. The bird is centrally positioned and drawn in a manner that suggests strength. The texture of the bird's silhouette is enhanced with small, light marks, giving it a slightly weathered appearance. It appears to be flying against a neutral, light background. The lines are clean and precise, creating a stark contrast between the bird and its surrounding space. A vertical line passes through the bird's body. This is a simple image that evokes themes of freedom and resilience. The signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4454 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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