The Naked Chicken by James Drake (1946): Allegorical Intensity in Charcoal bulldog with only a minor chip

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

the lamp’s architecture aligns closely with Sottsass’s celebrated furniture designs

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

Kept to its original status

this mid-century Italian piece functions as a monumental standalone sculpture

The Naked Chicken by James Drake (1946): Allegorical Intensity in Charcoal bulldog with only a minor chip34W 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