Night Nude

1953

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image showcases an abstract composition of black and blue shapes outlined in blue. One shape resembles a reclining figure with angular limbs. Above, there are blue and white dots, stars, and a crescent moon, creating a pattern like a night sky. The elements create a scene that combines simple lines and forms.
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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. 41.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 41.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 41.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 41.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 41.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 48, ii/ii.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 41.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: MA; lower left in graphite: artists proof; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1953

Wikidata ID

Q75117302

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