The artwork titled “Human Headed Blengins of Calverine Island Catherine Isles,” created by Henry Darger, belongs to the Art Brut movement and is classified under the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts an imaginative scene featuring fantastical creatures known as “blengins.” These beings are depicted with human heads and brightly colored, serpentine bodies. Each blengin is adorned with vivid wings that showcase a palette of red, yellow, and blue. One of the blengins is seen resting on the shoreline, while another emerges from the sea, extending its vibrant wings. The background elements include a serene beachfront with mountains in the distance and a pastel-colored sky. Handwritten text in the illustration provides additional context, indicating that these creatures inhabit Calverine Island of the Catherine Isles and can be combated only by the angels of heaven. The whimsical and colorful nature of the illustration aligns with the characteristic style of Art Brut, where unconventional and raw forms of creativity are emphasized.
