Sailboat

1954

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a sailboat on a textured body of water with mountains on the horizon. The sailboat is slightly off-center to the right, with a sail standing out against the contrasting colors. The artwork uses bold brushstrokes and blocky forms to depict movement in the water. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black and white.
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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. 45.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 45.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 45.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 45.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 45.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 54.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 45.

Inscriptions

lower right in block: MA; lower left in graphite: 12/25; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1954

Wikidata ID

Q75117382

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