Fancy Bird

1953

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

This is a painting of a rooster. The artwork features a stylized and abstract representation of a rooster, predominantly composed with dark black lines and shapes on a muted olive-green background. The rooster's form is created through a network of intersecting lines and patterns, giving it a textured appearance. Its comb, beak, and tail feathers are prominently outlined, contributing to a sense of movement and character. The background consists of horizontal stripes that contrast with the organic shape of the rooster, enhancing the overall composition.
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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. 46, ii/ii.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: MA; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1953; lower left in graphite: 7/20

Wikidata ID

Q75117279

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