March at a Table

1948

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows the upper half of a seated person with their back facing the viewer. The person is seated at a table with their left arm on the table's surface. The person is wearing a coat and a wide-brimmed hat, with long straight hair flowing. On the table is a cylindrical object, potentially a cup. The background has a textured pattern resembling terrain and an expanse of water or sky. At the bottom left are the artist's signature "Milton Avery" and the year "1948."
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Associated Artworks

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The image is an abstract etching depicting a reclining nude body. The figure is seen from the side, lying on a flat surface with one knee bent upward and the other leg stretched out. The head is turned towards the ground, with no distinct facial features or detailed hair. The outline of the body lacks intricate detail, and there are no clothes, jewelry, or objects visible. The background is plain, highlighting the figure. The etching is signed "Milton Avery" and dated "1948" in the top left corner.

Nude with Long Torso (Reclining Nude)

Milton Avery

1948

This is an image featuring a publication cover titled "Laurels Number Four" with Milton Avery's drypoint etchings. The cover shows a plain design with a tied ribbon on the right side, possibly indicating it is a portfolio or a collection of prints. In the center, there is a paper label displaying the title "MILTON AVERY DRYPOINT ETCHINGS" and "With an Appreciation by Joseph Solman" below it. The label has a rustic look with irregular edges and a pastel speckled texture. The words "Laurels NUMBER FOUR" are prominent in a bold, stylized script font. The color scheme is soft and muted, with a light brown background for the cover and an aged appearance for the label.

Laurels Number Four

Milton Avery

1948

The image is an etching by Milton Avery from 1948 featuring a minimalistic landscape seen from a straightforward point of view. The horizon divides the image into two sections. The upper portion has horizontal lines suggesting water, while below the horizon are curving lines representing ripples or waves. Closest to us, slightly to the right, is a textured shape resembling a rock or island. The etching is characterized by delicate and consistent lines. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray against an off-white background.

By the Sea

Milton Avery

1948

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 28.

1991

  • Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1991: p.370.

Inscriptions

below platemark, lower right in graphite: Milton Avery; lower left in plate: Milton / Avery / 1948

Markings

conical stamp on verso

Wikidata ID

Q74885917

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