1980s “Birds at an Exhibition” Mixed Media Painting by Harry Hilson

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A mixed media painting in gouache with colored pencil and graphite accents by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). A purple-gray … more A mixed media painting in gouache with colored pencil and graphite accents by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). A purple-gray background is contrasted by abstract shapes, in bright colors, green, red, blue, orange, yellow, black, and white. Two birds are depicted at the bottom of the composition, looking at a square "painting." Signed and titled to the bottom edge of the paper.

Harry Hilson was active from the 1950s-2000. He created a variety of works, including oil paintings, ink drawings, wool tapestries, and more. His studios could be found in New York, Los Angeles, Sarasota, and Aspen. less