Sea Bird Saga X 1966

Wallace Bradstreet Putnam's 1966 charcoal drawing, "Sea Bird Saga X," depicts a solitary seabird perched on a shore, its outline stark against the gray wash of the sky and the dark, choppy sea in the foreground. This piece exemplifies Putnam's recurring theme of solitude, using sparse lines and muted color to create a mood of contemplation and introspection. The artist, who lived a long and prolific life from 1899 to 1999, is known for his minimalist approach to depicting the natural world.