Three Birds

1952

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows three stylized, winged shapes in shades of blue on a textured, dark background. The outlines of the shapes suggest birds in flight, with their wings extended and a beak-like form. The central shape is filled with blue, while the others are outlined more lightly, creating a sense of motion and depth against the black surface. The pattern and simplicity of the shapes emphasize an abstract approach, resembling silhouettes of birds in a dark sky.
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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. 36.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 36.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 36.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 36.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 36.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 43, ii/iii.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 36.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: artist's proof; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1952

Wikidata ID

Q75117225

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