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Bird Men and Pots

Edward Burra, 1947

Burra was interested in plays, films and fiction that were strong in observation of human behaviour and set in interiors heavy with atmosphere. In this work, the steeply-raked floor, deep recession and grand architecture are all consistent with these interests. They accentuate the physical and psychological proximity of the mysterious foreground figures who, swathed and witch-like, appear to be engaged in some sinister ritual.

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Title of artwork, date

Bird Men and Pots, 1947

Date supported

1985

Medium and material

Watercolour

Dimensions

82 x 57 cm

Grant

4000

Total cost

16000

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