Charley Harper 4x4 Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Art Tile

All flair, no frills—Motawi's 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.

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. These tiles will give you serious cred in gift-giving circles. And each one is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Motawie embraces 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.