4x4 Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Description
All flair, no frills—our Rose-Breasted Grosbeak tile spotlights the star of Charley Harper’s 1959 Ford Times illustration in all his geometric glory.
Originally part of the rare American Bird Architects series, Harper’s full artwork features this dashing dad hard at work: nest-building, chick-feeding, and hauling home the occasional potato bug. For our tile, we’ve taken a more minimalist approach. We've zoomed in on the essentials—putting the focus squarely on Mr. Grosbeak’s crisp lines and bold red chest badge.
This bird’s got charisma to spare, even without the nest (or the bugs). It’s mid-century modern meets unapologetic avian attitude, adapted for your wall, shelf, or cozy nook.
About
Actual Tile Sizes (approximate)
3x3 | 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
4x4 | 3 7/8" x 3 7/8”
4x8 | 3 7/8" H x 7 7/8"
4x12 | 3 7/8” x 11 7/8”
6x6 | 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”
6x8 | 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”
8x8 | 7 7/8” x 7 7/8””
Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.
Motawi polychrome tiles are striking individual art pieces as much as functional tile installation accents. We’re told that our tiles will give you serious cred in gift-giving circles. And each one is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
We embrace variation and handmade beauty. The bold heft of each Motawi tile reveals serious craftsmanship. And our time-honored hand-glazing methods produce a nuanced range of color with depth and translucence.
Easel Info
Easels are an elegant option for art tile display. Fabricated from powder-coated steel, our easels are locally made and feature durable single-piece construction.
- Medium easel: holds any unframed tile larger than 3 inches (recommended for most of our tiles if unframed).
- Large easel: holds any framed tile or any unframed tile larger than 4 inches.
- Small easel: holds 3 and 4-inch tiles (unframed).
Frame Info
Our quarter-sawn oak frames, handmade by Dard Hunter Studios, are available with a natural Oak or Ebony finish. They can hang horizontally or vertically, or perch on our large easels. Frame features include mitered corners and stapled joints.
- Frame width is 2".
- Any framed tile can pair with our large easel.
- Note: Frame woodgrain and stain opacity varies.
