The Jolly Corner II:2

1971

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

Robert E. Townsend

Printer, American

Aquarius Press

Publisher

This is a drawing of a spiral staircase in a classic architectural setting. The composition features an elaborate staircase that curves upwards, with a wrought iron railing wrapping around the stairs. The background includes a large arched window that casts light into the space, illuminating the textured walls and floor, which appear to be patterned with stone or tile. The scene exudes a sense of old-world elegance, with detailed shading and an intricate play of light and shadow enhancing the depth of the environment. The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet interior space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    resist-ground etching and engraving in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 37.6 x 25.2 cm (14 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.2 x 38.1 cm (19 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.240

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, no. 70

  • Series Title

    The Jolly Corner

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

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.

The Jolly Corner

Peter Milton

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

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • McNulty, Kneeland. Peter Milton: Complete Etchings, 1960-1976. Boston: Impressions Workshop, 1977, no. 70.

1996

  • Johnson, Robert Flynn, and Peter Milton. Peter Milton: Complete Prints, 1960-1996. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996, pp. 82, 148, no. 70.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: XVIII/XXI; lower right in graphite: P W Milton 71

Markings

embossed: Robert E. Townsend

Watermarks

Arches

Wikidata ID

Q74893313

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