Birds
- Artist
- Jose Gutierrez Solana
- Date
- 1920
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
José Romano Gutiérrez-Solana y Gutiérrez-Solana, often signing as "J. Solana," created the evocative painting "Birds," exemplifying his unique blend of Expressionism. Using canvas and oil paints, he captures a visceral, emotional scene inspired by genre painting. His style shows influences from El Greco, Goya’s Black Paintings, and Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, resulting in a composition that balances dynamic brushwork and somber tones. The work's focus on lively, fluttering birds reveals his ability to merge bold expression with detailed narrative.
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