The Jolly Corner

1971

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

This is a photograph of a closed book or portfolio. The image shows two adjacent dark panel doors or covers. Each cover features a central black label with embossed gold lettering. On the left cover, the label reads "HENRY JAMES," while the right one reads "PETER MILTON." The cover surfaces have a textured, fabric-like finish.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    "Preferred Portfolio Edition" with 21 etchings, half-title page, frontispiece, title page, copyright page, another half-title page, cancelled plate, and text by Henry James; this "Preferred Portfolio Edition" also includes an identical suite (unsigned with the exception of 1 print) of 21 prints.

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    overall (each sheet): 38.1 x 48.2 cm (15 x 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.232-253

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, nos. 62-82

Associated Artworks

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The image shows three men from the knees up. The central figure is slightly behind the other two who are seated. All three men are dressed in dark suits with bow ties, wearing serious expressions. They have neatly combed hair and no visible jewelry. In the background, there is an illustration of two cherubic figures with wings carrying a garland in the upper left section. The background has a textured, grainy effect, giving the image an aged appearance.

The Jolly Corner I:1

Peter Milton, Robert E. Townsend, Aquarius Press

1971

The image shows two scenes. In the upper section, several workers are on a steel construction framework at a construction site. They are wearing work attire and appear engaged. In the lower section, three historical figures are shown from the waist up. They are dressed in 19th-century formal clothing, with one figure standing and two seated. The background above shows steel beams forming geometric patterns, while the lower section has a darker, abstract texture to emphasize the historical theme.

The Jolly Corner I:2

Peter Milton, Robert E. Townsend, Aquarius Press

1971

This is a drawing of a scene with a large suspended head. The artwork features a large head being lifted by a crane-like mechanism. A structure is visible on the left side with figures interacting with it. On the right, a figure stands on top of the suspended head. The drawing includes intricate details and stippling techniques, creating a textured visual effect.

The Jolly Corner I:3

Peter Milton, Robert E. Townsend, Aquarius Press

1971

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • McNulty, Kneeland. Peter Milton: Complete Etchings, 1960-1976. Boston: Impressions Workshop, 1977, nos. 62-82.

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