Soaring Bird

1952

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image features bold, curvy lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract depiction of a bird-like figure in the center. The body, wings, and tail have strong black outlines with crosshatched and dotted patterns that could resemble feathers. Surrounding the abstract bird are star shapes, giving a night sky feel to the image. The bottom part contains handwritten text, including "Herbert Levine, Inc." and an address, possibly indicating promotional material. The artist's name, Milton Avery, is in the lower left corner. The arrangement of shapes and text on a speckled background contributes to its imaginative quality.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 35.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Milton Avery; across bottom in plate: Herbert Levine, Inc. / 31 West 31st St. / N.Y.

Wikidata ID

Q75117185

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