Botanical Garden

1963

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

The image shows a garden with pathways winding through abundant vegetation. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, allowing a comprehensive view of the scene. The focus is on the dense collection of plants and pavers, with intricate line work outlining the flora and constructed elements like the stone path. The brushstrokes suggest a pen and ink technique, featuring consistent, delicate lines and stippling for textures. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by shades of grey and black, emphasizing the detailed patterning and contour lines. The combination of stippling and clear outlines captures the lushness of the garden with a delicate yet structured visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lift-ground etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 45.4 x 37.7 cm (17 7/8 x 14 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 52.8 x 44.4 cm (20 13/16 x 17 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.85

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, no. 26


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • McNulty, Kneeland. Peter Milton: Complete Etchings, 1960-1976. Boston: Impressions Workshop, 1977, no. 26.

1996

  • Johnson, Robert Flynn, and Peter Milton. Peter Milton: Complete Prints, 1960-1996. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996, pp. 48, 144, no. 26.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 12/30; lower center in graphite: BOTANICAL GARDEN; lower right in graphite: P W Milton 63; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 12

Wikidata ID

Q74892113

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