Plate for "The Jolly Corner III:4"

1971

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

This is a drawing of various figures compiled on a copper plate. The image is composed of several sketched figures on a uniformly copper-colored plate. On the left side, there are two smaller portraits of faces drawn with delicate lines. In the center, a larger female face emerges subtly from the copper surface. Off to the right, a slender figure stands, drawn with minimal lines, suggesting movement or dance. The surrounding negative space of the copper plate emphasizes the figures, giving an abstract and surreal quality to the composition. The drawing is mounted within a black fabric or paper frame.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etched and cancelled copper plate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.24 × 37.62 cm (9 15/16 × 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.253

  • 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

Inscriptions

upper right in plate: PWM.71

Wikidata ID

Q63571110

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