A deer’s head with four birds perched on its antlers; the branches of a tree extend downward from the deer’s neck; the upper half of the composition includes a network of branches set against a green background.

Amanecer primaveral

Artist Osmeivy Ortega ("Oz") (Cuban, born 1980)

Dateundated

Mediumwoodblock print

DimensionsFrame: 49 1/8 x 26 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (124.78 x 66.36 x 3.49 cm)
Sight: 46 3/8 x 23 3/8 in. (117.79 x 59.37 cm)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineFrom the Art Collection of Vicki Santello

Object number2025.12.5

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Visual DescriptionA deer’s head with four birds perched on its antlers; the branches of a tree extend downward from the deer’s neck; the upper half of the composition includes a network of branches set against a green background.

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