Sculpture 1928

"Sculpture" by Séraphin Soudbinine is a 1928 ceramic sculpture depicting three black birds perched on a stylized tree. The sculpture, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, uses rich brown and black glazes to capture the intricate details of the birds and the tree’s branching form. Soudbinine, a Russian artist, specialized in ceramics and is known for his organic forms and use of natural materials. This work demonstrates his skill in capturing the essence of natural forms in a highly stylized and expressive manner.