Untitled1965–198217 5/8 x 25 " (44.8 x 63.5 cm)Paint and plastic on metalGift of Elizabeth Ross Johnson1985.35.90(including construction) Abstract and simplified form of striding peacock, head tuned back towards tail, constructed os sheared tin with applied materials. Feathers and wings cut like vents in body of bird and bent forward, painted yellow, black, blue and white on variegated background of same colors; one white leg, one blue, horizontal feet with cuts each side. ULQ of figure blue; LLQ black with yellow horizontal stripe at misdection, blue below; URQ and LRQ grayish white, also upper beak and comb. Green satin bow attached to cut red disc and applied to join of tail nand body. Eye each side of head also made of red plastic disc attached with wire twist. Back painted similarly.152890977David ButlerSculptureCopyright for this work is under review. lower center: 'D B'PeacockPeacockPeacockPattersonPattersonUnited StatesLouisianaThree Dimensional WorksPattersonAnimalsCorrespondence between Stacy Hollander and Richard Gasperi on June 21, 1988 established that Gasperi possibly purchased the work from the artist in 1978. Later correspondence between Fran Lieu and Richard Gasperi in 1989 establishes that Gasperi possibly purchased the work in 1982. Purchase records provided by the Teal Group indicate that the work was purchased from Gasperi in 1982. While these dates reflect purchase dates and not creation date, they establish that the work was made prior to 1982. An exact date cannot be ascertained from the material or formal quality of the work. Best-knowledge date for his earliest works coincide with the purchase of the house he decorated with his works in 1965.reviewed for the IMLS Neurodiversity Project by Art Bridges Fellow Austin Losada 2026.PeacockPeacockPeacockPeacock19651982 1985 35 9 AnimalsCorrespondence between Stacy Hollander and Richard Gasperi on June 21, 1988 established that Gasperi possibly purchased the work from the artist in 1978. Later correspondence between Fran Lieu and Richard Gasperi in 1989 establishes that Gasperi possibly purchased the work in 1982. Purchase records provided by the Teal Group indicate that the work was purchased from Gasperi in 1982. While these dates reflect purchase dates and not creation date, they establish that the work was made prior to 1982. An exact date cannot be ascertained from the material or formal quality of the work. Best-knowledge date for his earliest works coincide with the purchase of the house he decorated with his works in 1965.reviewed for the IMLS Neurodiversity Project by Art Bridges Fellow Austin Losada 2026.