The Wing 1898

"The Wing" is a graphite drawing on paper by Czech artist Karel Vitezslav Masek, created in 1898. The work depicts a single, outstretched bird wing, rendered in meticulous detail, and framed by a grid on the paper. The drawing's realism and focus on a single anatomical element highlight Masek's interest in naturalism and his keen observation of the world around him. The precise rendering of the feathers suggests a study from life, potentially serving as preparatory work for a larger painting.