Chained Beast 1967

Graham Sutherland's 1967 lithograph "Chained Beast" depicts a powerful, snarling creature bound by a thick chain, its struggles evident in its contorted body. The beast is rendered in vibrant yellow and green against a stark black background, with a hint of blue at its lower left, suggesting a sense of confinement and struggle. The vertical bars above the creature further reinforce this idea of captivity. Sutherland's use of bold lines and dynamic composition creates a sense of tension and urgency, highlighting the theme of restraint and the powerful energy trapped within.