Artwork
Outdoor study
Outdoor study is a drawing by Black-headed Cat. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Outdoor study is a 1968 painting by Black-headed Cat, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape with a body of water, grassy area, and trees under a gray, cloudy sky, capturing a natural scene.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a muted color palette dominated by greens, browns, and grays, and used loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey movement and energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, the painting is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Black-headed Cat made spare, direct drawings and metal heads in the 1960s. Their two “Outdoor study” drawings from 1966 and 1968 use quick lines to frame empty spaces and light. Three “Head” pieces—one drawing and two…
