Canvas Duck, 1971, By Travis Whitfield (b.1945) brutalist crab High knot density

High knot density

Reflecting the tartaruga or tortoiseshell style that became a staple of Italian luxury export

delivers a work that feels both personal and distinctly modern

while vibrant blue outlines float over the surface to suggest a state of becoming or dissolving

Canvas Duck, 1971, By Travis Whitfield (b.1945) brutalist crab High knot density37W x 27H x 2D Travis Whitfields work is rooted in a thoughtful reimagining of the still life tradition, where everyday objects are arranged to evoke psychological presence rather than narrative clarity. Working primarily in the late 20th century, Whitfield developed a visual language marked by restraint, balance, and a subtle sense of dislocation. His paintings often occupy interior spaces that feel both familiar and removed, encouraging prolonged