The Naked Chicken by James Drake (1946): Allegorical Intensity in Charcoal bulldog architecture and design set forth

architecture and design set forth on this path of “reduction” and reappropriation

multi-disciplinary oeuvre

offering timeless elegance and a touch of intimate charm to any discerning collection

with only a minor chip beneath the rim of the serving plate

The piece retains its original oil-based pigments and lacquer

The Naked Chicken by James Drake (1946): Allegorical Intensity in Charcoal bulldog architecture and design set forth34W x 41H x 1D "The Naked Chicken," an arresting charcoal and gouache drawing on Japanese paper, created in 1999 by the distinguished American artist James Drake. This work powerfully exemplifies Drake's signature style, characterized by its visceral energy, allegorical depth, and visually seductive execution. The central subject, a prominent chicken, is rendered with a striking balance of raw intensity and meticulous detail. Drake's masterful command