Nude

1953

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows a stylized portrayal of a person lying down with their full body shown. It is illustrated in a simplified black and white manner resembling a woodcut print. The figure is positioned horizontally, reclining on their back with legs extended and arms resting along their body. The person's facial features are abstract without details, seen in profile. The hair is depicted as a dark mass around the head. The figure appears unclothed, with no additional clothing or accessories shown. Surrounding the body are patterns suggesting a covered surface like a bed or couch, filled with star-like shapes. The background has minimal elements, primarily horizontal lines indicating structure or setting.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 49, i/v.

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q75117312

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