Nude with Long Torso (Reclining Nude)

1948

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image displays a minimalistic line drawing of a person. The person is depicted in a reclining position, lying on their side. The facial features are represented with simple curves, suggesting a slight profile view. Hair details are omitted, with a smooth outline of the head. The figure is depicted without clothing and is rendered with continuous single lines focusing only on the body form. The background is plain and unadorned, highlighting the simplicity of the figure's outline. The image is signed "Milton Avery 1948."
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by descent to Mrs. Sally Avery, his wife, New York; gift 1991 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995, no. 26, as Reclining Nude.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 26, as Reclining Nude.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 26, as Reclining Nude.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 26, as Reclining Nude.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996. no. 26, as Reclining Nude.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 29.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 26.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: Milton / 1948 Avery; lower left in graphite: artists proof; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1948

Wikidata ID

Q75117173

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