Dynamic mid-century abstract watercolor by Kenneth Shopen, titled "Water Birds," dated 1952 and signed lower left. This vibrant composition blends gestural brushwork and layered color washes in the style of Abstract Expressionism, with suggestive imagery that evokes birds in motion amid a swirling, atmospheric landscape. Original exhibition or gallery label remains affixed to the verso. Framed dimensions: 35" x 29". Kenneth Shopen (1902-1967) was an American modernist painter active in Illinois and Vermont, known for his bold compositions and expressionist style. Working primarily in watercolor and oil, Shopen captured dynamic movement and emotion through abstract form. He exhibited regionally throughout the mid-20th century, contributing to the postwar modern art scene in Chicago and beyond.