Twisted Tree

1943

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a landscape with rolling terrain and a single curving tree trunk in the foreground. The horizon line is subtly depicted through the arrangement of landforms and sparse trees. The lines vary in thickness, with the main tree trunk outlined by bold lines and finer lines used for texture in the tree canopy. The artwork uses a monochrome color palette, emphasizing lines and shapes. Smaller lines and curves depict abstracted foliage, creating depth and movement.
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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. 22.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 22.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 22.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 22.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 22.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 25.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 22.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Milton Avery; center left in graphite: a/p; center right in graphite: Milton Avery 1943

Wikidata ID

Q75117146

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