This artwork "Woman with Bird" c.2000 is an original cast paper bas relief by noted Swedish/American artist Carlo Wahlbeck, b. 1933. It is hand signed and numbered 8/125 in pencil by the artist. The artwork size is 21.5 x 17 inches, framed size is 29.5 x 24 inches. Custom framed in an acrylic shadow box style, with dark grey backing. Please note that all the mark on the grey backing are due to light reflection, It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Carlo Wahlbeck was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1933. His studies from early youth included travel and visits to major museums in Europe. During a visit to the United States, Carlo was introduced to the Native American Indian and the rich history of the American West. He moved to Southern California in 1960 and still calls it home today. Between 1960 and today, Carlo has traveled throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico. For many years, he lived among the Navajo and Zunis, painting a great many surreal works that embodied their legends and outlook. He also spent 2 years in Mexico living among the Huichol people in the inaccessible mountains north of Tepic, painting the Indian religion and the white man's religion as seen through Huichol eyes. Between 1979 and today, he mastered the technique and came to control it, producing a fabulous new medium base for his expressions. The evolvement of his art has show much diversification and his works can be found in prominent private and corporate collections, as well as museums both here in the United States and abroad. A partial list of collectors: King Gustav of Sweden Former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan Former President and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon Senator Barry Goldwater Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guggenheim Mr. and Mrs. Gary Morton (Lucille Ball) Ms. Elizabeth Taylor Mr. Wayne Newton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor Dr. Becky Lankenau Mr. Robert Freund Mr. Thor Dahl Mr. and Mrs. Neal Maslan Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wald Litton Industries Crocker Collection