The Jolly Corner

published 1971

Peter Milton

Associated Names
Peter Milton

Artist, American, born 1930

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

    1991.116.307-327

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Johnson & Milton 1996, nos. 62-82

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows three men dressed formally in suits. Two men are seated and one is standing behind them. They wear dark suits with white shirts and bow ties. The men have short hairstyles. In the background, there are two winged figures, possibly angels, holding floral garlands. The background is mainly shaded and blank areas. The scene has an ethereal quality due to the stippled effect used in the composition.

The Jolly Corner I:1

Peter Milton, Aquarius Press

1971

This is a drawing of construction workers and a group portrait. The artwork shows two scenes: a group of construction workers on wooden scaffolding, likely for a building under construction, and a group portrait of three individuals in formal attire. The drawing utilizes a monochrome palette and showcases a juxtaposition between the scenes.

The Jolly Corner I:2

Peter Milton, Aquarius Press

1971

This image shows oversized structures and a human head. On the left side, there is a large scaffolding made of wooden beams, with people around it in a construction environment. To the right, there is a detailed human head suspended in mid-air by cables or ropes connected to the structure. Atop the head, there is a person in a suit. Clouds or mist blend with the drawing, creating a textured ambiance.

The Jolly Corner I:3

Peter Milton, 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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