Rockwell Kent

Blue Bird
1919

A black and white woodcut print depicting a nude figure striding across a starry sky with a bird flying nearby. The figure appears to be walking between two stars, with a small town depicted below one foot. The print includes the Roman numeral date "MCMXIX" (1919) and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The artwork is centered on a cream-colored paper with ample margins.
A black and white woodcut print depicting a nude figure striding across a starry sky with a bird flying nearby. The figure appears to be walking between two stars, with a small town depicted below one foot. The print includes the Roman numeral date "MCMXIX" (1919) and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The artwork is centered on a cream-colored paper with ample margins.

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Date
1919

Classification
Prints

Medium
Wood engraving

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 14 7/8 × 13 3/8in. (37.8 × 34 cm) Image: 6 1/16 × 6 1/16in. (15.4 × 15.4 cm)

Accession number
31.694.2

Edition
Ed. 115

Publication
Printed by Edwin Rudge

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

Rights and reproductions
Rights courtesy of Plattsburgh State Art Museum, State University of New York, USA, Rockwell Kent Collection, Bequest of Sally Kent Gorton. All rights reserved.

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9 works

A black and white woodcut print depicting a nude figure striding across a starry sky with a bird flying nearby. The figure appears to be walking between two stars, with a small town depicted below one foot. The print includes the Roman numeral date "MCMXIX" (1919) and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The artwork is centered on a cream-colored paper with ample margins.
Etching of the Brooklyn Bridge with detailed architectural features and surrounding buildings, centered on a piece of beige paper with artist's signature at the bottom right.
A charcoal drawing of a graceful female figure in a dynamic pose, with one arm extended upwards. The artwork captures the fluidity of movement and the elegance of the human form. The paper appears aged, and there are signatures at the bottom right corner.
A black and white etching depicting a hunched-over figure working on the ground with a spade nearby, set against a dark, textured background. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner and has the word "EARTH" written in the lower left corner on a lighter border surrounding the image.
A black and white etching of a riverside scene at evening with figures and boats, centered on a large sheet of paper with the caption "EAST RIVER, EVENING" handwritten at the bottom left corner.
An etching depicting a scene with a woman and two children in a garden-like setting. The woman appears to be in conversation with a young girl, while another child swings from a tree swing in the background. The artwork is detailed, with trees, plants, and a birdhouse adding to the idyllic atmosphere. The image is centered on a larger sheet of paper with the word "SPRINGTIME" printed at the bottom left corner and the artist's signature at the bottom right.
An etching of a female figure, titled "The Bather," by Mary Cassatt, centered on a large sheet of paper. The figure appears to be standing in a relaxed pose with dappled light and shadow effects, suggesting an outdoor setting. The artist's signature is visible below the image.
A black and white etching depicting a dense urban scene with towering buildings dominating the skyline. The foreground shows tightly packed houses with various roof shapes, while the background features two prominent high-rise structures with many windows, giving a sense of a bustling cityscape. The etching is centered on a beige paper with a rough edge on the right side and a caption "THE DARK TOWER" in the lower left corner.
Sketch on paper featuring two figures, likely from a historical or theatrical context, with the dominant figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a beard, and the other, a female figure with a hat, appearing in profile. The artist's signature and the year 1915 are visible at the bottom. The drawing style is expressive with visible lines and shading, conveying a sense of depth and character.

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