Harbinger Bird Ii — Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink

Harbinger Bird II

Discover 'Harbinger Bird II' by Dame Elisabeth Frink – a powerful bronze sculpture embodying primal energy & movement. Abstract expressionism meets raw texture. Explore this iconic work!


dame elisabeth jean frink (1930 - 1993)

Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink (1930-1993): Explore the powerful sculptures & prints of this acclaimed English artist. Known for themes of humanity, horses, and divinity. Discover her legacy!

Abbot Hall Art Gallery (Kendall, United Kingdom)

Discover Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal, UK! Explore George Romney's portraits, historic landscapes, & contemporary art within a stunning Grade I listed Georgian building. A cultural gem awaits!

Dame Elisabeth Frink was a sculptor and graphic artist, best known for her bronze sculptures of horses in the 1970s and 80s. Born at Thurlow, Suffolk, in 1930, one of Frink’s earliest memories was of damaged bombers returning and crashing into flames at a nearby airfield. This experience influenced her early work, which is angular and menacing, including predatory birds, winged figures and dead or dying animals. Harbinger Bird II has a barbaric, primordial appearance. Standing on long, powerful legs, its sharp beak thrusts forwards, as if ready to strike and tear at its prey.