Birds and Sea

1955

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image consists of bold, sweeping lines and shapes forming an abstract scene, resembling the outline of a lake or pond with surrounding landforms. Various shapes within the scene suggest birds or small boats on rippled water. The composition uses contrast to create depth and texture, with scattered dashes and dots evoking reflections or waves on water.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1992

  • Dürer to Diebenkorn: Recent Acquisitions of Art of Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1992, no. 84.

1994

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995, no. 55.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 55.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 55.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 55.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996. no. 55.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 60, i/iii.

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 55.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 17/25; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1955; lower right in block: MA

Wikidata ID

Q75117432

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