Girl in a Victorian Chair

c. 1934

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a seated individual with most of her body visible, including the head and upper torso, sitting with her legs crossed. The person is positioned in an armchair with an upright posture. Her facial features are abstract, with minimal detail, and she has a hat on her head covering most of her hair. She is dressed in light-colored clothing, featuring a top and skirt ensemble, complemented by a luxurious-looking wrap over her shoulders. She holds her hands gently together on her lap. Around her, the chair has a high back and fills much of the space. The background consists of muted colors, with a mix of earthy and dark blues creating a soft, abstract backdrop.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Olga Hirshhorn, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1995; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • Selections from the Olga Hirshhorn Collection, Huntington Galleries, West Virginia, 1979, no. 37

1981

  • A Collector's Eye: The Olga Hirshhorn Collection, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, 1981, no.7

2007

  • Olga Hirshhorn Collects: Selections from the Permanent Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2007

Inscriptions

lower right in white gouache: Milton / Avery; upper center verso in black ink by unknown hand on adhered tape: Girl in Victorian Chair / by Milton Avery

Wikidata ID

Q64615154

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