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Eskimo Curlew
Eskimo Curlew

Eskimo Curlew

Artist/Maker (United States, born Cuba, born 1960)
Date2017
MediumOil on Wood Panel
Dimensions13 1/2 x 45 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. (34.3 x 116.5 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Holly Cumberland, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Object numberW2023.010
DescriptionAn Eskimo Curley lies on its side in a dark space, with its head and beak turned towards the viewer. A burnt matchstick lies on the ground beside the bird's head.
Status
Not on view
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