Free Fall

1968

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

This is a drawing of a surreal landscape featuring architectural structures and a figure partially submerged. There is a high area with a bridge on the right side, where several small figures can be seen. The bridge extends over a dense, textured terrain. A floating figure is depicted at the top, adding to the surreal atmosphere. An iron gate and stairs are shown on the lower left. The drawing uses intricate lines, shadows, and light to create contrast and depth, inviting viewers to explore the scene's narrative.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lift-ground etching and engraving in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 44.7 x 60.7 cm (17 5/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 53.5 x 69.3 cm (21 1/16 x 27 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.90

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, no. 54

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • McNulty, Kneeland. Peter Milton: Complete Etchings, 1960-1976. Boston: Impressions Workshop, 1977, no. 54.

1996

  • Johnson, Robert Flynn, and Peter Milton. Peter Milton: Complete Prints, 1960-1996. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996, pp. 65, 146, no. 54.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 44/100; lower center in graphite: FREE FALL; lower right in graphite: P W Milton 68; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 98595

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Wikidata ID

Q74892163

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