Mother and Child

1933

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a side profile of an adult holding a child in their arms, displaying their upper bodies. The adult is seated and positioned to the left, cradling the child. The adult's facial features are depicted with minimal lines and slicked-back hair, while the child's head rests against the adult. Both figures wear simple outfits, and there are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, focusing on the figures. The image is signed "Milton Avery" in the bottom corner and is executed in a sketch-like style with detailed cross-hatch shading.
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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. 1.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 1.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 1.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 1

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 1.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 2.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 1.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Milton / Avery; center left in graphite: Milton Avery

Watermarks

JWhatman

Wikidata ID

Q74897514

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