Bird House (small) (1995) by Peter Doig

Bird House (small) - Peter Doig - 1995

Artwork Information

TitleBird House (small)
ArtistPeter Doig
Date1995
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Bird House (small)

The artwork “Bird House (small)” by Peter Doig, created in 1995, is a notable piece within the Magic Realism movement and belongs to the landscape genre. The painting encapsulates a serene and mystical winter scene, focusing on a tree that bears a small birdhouse. Its branches are adorned with a subtle coating of snow, creating an enchanting interplay between nature and man-made structures.

In the painting, the tree stands robust and prominent against a dark, snow-laden background. The intricate branches weave together, creating an impression of complexity and depth. The birdhouse is affixed securely among the branches, connected to the trunk with a rope that winds through the twisted limbs. The faint glow of light on the snow and shadows amplifies the magical atmosphere, invoking a sense of stillness and quietness in a winter landscape. This meticulous representation and the dreamlike quality are exemplary of Peter Doig’s technique in capturing the ethereal essence of a seemingly ordinary scene, entrancing the viewer into a contemplative and serene state.

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