Father and Parrot 1937

"Father and Parrot" is a 1937 lithograph by Will Barnet. The artwork is executed in black and white with a focus on contour lines and shading. The work features a close-up composition of a man and a parrot, the parrot appearing to perch on a perch inside a cage, while the man sits or stands outside of the cage. The composition is cropped close, with the man's head cut off, and focuses on the interaction between the man and bird. Barnet's style is characterized by its simple, almost childlike figures, and the strong, graphic lines. The artist is known for his work in printmaking and his focus on social themes, such as family and community, which are explored in "Father and Parrot." This lithograph is a good example of Barnet's work and the stylistic trends of the mid-20th century.