Daylilies

1975

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

Robert E. Townsend

Printer, American

Impressions Workshop

Publisher

The image shows a middle-aged man seated behind a structure resembling an ornate fireplace or ledge. He has a bald head with hair on the sides and a mustache. His expression is obscured due to shadowed lighting. The man wears a formal jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie. Beside him, a black cat with glowing eyes is present. In the background, there are numerous smaller scenes and portraits, including a large mural depicting people and two framed portraits on the wall. A decorative cross and rosary are also visible. The setting has shadows enhancing the depth of the visual elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    resist-ground etching, engraving, and direct photographic transfer in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 50 x 80.7 cm (19 11/16 x 31 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 64 x 96.2 cm (25 3/16 x 37 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.110

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, no. 96

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • McNulty, Kneeland. Peter Milton: Complete Etchings, 1960-1976. Boston: Impressions Workshop, 1977, no. 96.

1996

  • Johnson, Robert Flynn, and Peter Milton. Peter Milton: Complete Prints, 1960-1996. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996, pp. 107, 151, no. 96.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 16/160; lower center in graphite: DAYLILIES; lower right in graphite: PWMilton 75

Markings

embossed: Robert E. Townsend and Impressions Workshop

Wikidata ID

Q74892285

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