Turkeys 

Samuel Mutzner painted "Turkeys" with oils on canvas, using the techniques of the early 20th century. His thick brushstrokes and the lusciousness of oil paint give the painting a tangible, almost sculptural quality. Mutzner applied the paint with confidence, using the impasto technique to build up texture. The turkeys are not just represented, but almost constructed from the very substance of the paint. This approach aligns Mutzner with other artists of his time who emphasized the physical properties of their medium, like the viscosity and opacity of paint. The artwork encourages us to appreciate the craft and the physical act of creation, and to consider how the materials themselves contribute to the work's meaning.