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Artworks
RANDY TRUDEAU (1955-2013) ANISHINAABE (ODAWA-OJIBWE)
Eagle Defending the Nest, 1980acrylic on canvas, 20 x 30 in (50.8 x 76.2 cm), framed
signed, "Randy Trudeau / 80".LOT 37
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
PRICE REALIZED: $488.00In this work, we encounter a captivating interplay of earthy tones, predominantly warm browns, ochres, and rich blacks, set against a gradient background that transitions from dark to light. Randy...In this work, we encounter a captivating interplay of earthy tones, predominantly warm browns, ochres, and rich blacks, set against a gradient background that transitions from dark to light. Randy Turdeau’s meticulous line work, from which the heads of various predators emerge, is abstracted to convey both movement and the eerie presence of these creatures. Their forms are connected by meandering black pointed lines, highlighted in white and ochre, creating a haunting visual effect. The eagle dominates the scene, its insides exposed in the classic “x-ray" style, revealing intricate details that express movement and buoyancy as it strives to reclaim its young from the clutches of these fearsome predators. The eagle’s beak is open in such a way that we can practically hear its piercing cry of defiance.Provenance
Private Collection, Canada.
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