The Mock-Bird 1950

“The Mock-Bird” is a woodcut print created by Uruguayan-American artist Antonio Frasconi in 1950. The artwork depicts a large, stylized bird with its beak open, seemingly singing, perched on a branch amidst a thicket of foliage. Two smaller birds, also stylized, are shown perched on branches in the upper right corner. The detailed, textured lines and sharp contrasts created by the woodcut process add a sense of depth and drama to the scene, highlighting the dynamic energy of the birds and the lushness of their surroundings.