Elizabeth Frink

Frink rose to fame in the 1950s after she sold her piece 'Bird' to the Tate Gallergy. After the earlier abstract work she began working in a more figurative style and became one of the countries best known sculptors. Birds was one of many constant subject matters throughout her career. Her portraits of birds not only reflect the results of close observation of the creatures but also some historic references to dead pheasants and fame found in the 17th and 19th Century. Having the loose brush strokes in her work she seemed to be similar to Picasso.

For one example of Frinks work click here:
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