Pilot Fish

1952

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

This is a painting of a stylized fish in a bold, graphic style. The fish is depicted in profile with patterns resembling scales or abstract designs. A school of smaller fish is shown below the large fish. The background has a textured surface and the composition is monochrome. The artwork is signed "MA." This style is similar to that of Milton Avery.
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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. 34.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 34.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 34.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 34.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 34.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 42, i/ii.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 34.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: MA; lower left in graphite: 12/25; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1952

Wikidata ID

Q75117212

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