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1. Bernard Meadows, Black Crab, 1951-52, bronze, 42.5 x 34 x 24.2 cm, Tate Collection. Source
2. Bernard Meadows, Startled Bird, 1955, bronze, 59 x 45.5 x 30.5 cm, Tate Collection. Source
The animal sculptures of Bernard Meadows, which compositionally resemble abstract paintings, are a very recent find for me. In the 1950s, birds and crabs were particularly common subjects in his work.
Phenomenal work. Meadows worked as Henry Moore's first assistant.
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