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This is one of the artist's early post-cubist paintings, in which he first experimented with the concept of metamorphosis. This work is part of a grant for 12 Surrealist works from the collection of Antony Penrose.
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Title of artwork, date
Oiseau, 1928
Date supported
1995
Medium and material
Oil, sand & gravel on board
Dimensions
49 x 60 cm
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