Standing Nude

1941

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a grayscale drawing of a nude person standing in a relaxed position. The individual is standing upright with their arms on their hips, slightly tilting their head to the side. The person has short hair and distinct facial features with an angled jawline and a serene expression. They are not wearing any clothing, standing barefoot, and are depicted with bold, heavy lines. There is a surfboard-like object against the wall next to them. The background consists of vertical lines suggesting a wood-paneled wall or textured surface, with a small round table or pedestal near the person's feet. The composition is minimalistic, focusing on the person's form and posture against a simple, textured backdrop.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1994

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995, no. 19.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 19.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 19.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 19.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 19.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 21.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 19.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Milton Avery; lower left in graphite: 52/60; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1941

Wikidata ID

Q75117135

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