Helen and Lily

1941

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image depicts a sketch of two people sitting side by side, with their entire bodies shown. Both individuals appear to be seated in a relaxed pose, with their bodies slightly angled towards each other. The person on the left has short hair and indistinct facial features, while the person on the right has a hairstyle with bangs, also with subtle facial details. Their clothing is simple, with the left person wearing a dress and boots, and the right person in a top with a high collar and trousers. Their hands rest on their laps, intertwining at the center. The surrounding environment is minimal, devoid of any detailed background. The sketch has a simple, rough texture, indicative of the etching technique. The artist's signature, "Milton Avery 1941," is found on the bottom right of the image.
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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. 20.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 20.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 20.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 20.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 20.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 23.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 20.

Inscriptions

upper right in plate: Milton / Avery; lower center in graphite: Milton Avery 1941 21/60

Wikidata ID

Q75117140

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