Artwork
Birds in a tree
Birds in a tree is a drawing by Scottie Wilson. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
'Birds in a tree' is a drawing by Scottie Wilson, created around 1938, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nocturnal scene featuring a tree densely populated with yellow and black birds, set against a backdrop of a bright moon and a grassy ground.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect through the use of cross-hatching and stippling, employing tiny lines and dots to create texture and shading on the birds and foliage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Scottie Wilson, born Louis Freeman, was a Scottish, Jewish, outsider artist known particularly for his highly detailed style.
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