Birds and Sea

1955

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

This is a painting of a landscape featuring a body of water surrounded by rocky formations. The artwork depicts an abstract interpretation of a waterscape using earthy tones of brown and black with lighter markings. The central area is textured, possibly representing reflections or aquatic life. On the sides, asymmetrical land forms are depicted with details hinting at the presence of small seabirds. The composition conveys movement and organic flow in a cave-like setting. The painting utilizes a technique similar to woodcut, with visible texture and rough edges.
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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. 83.

1994

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995, no. 57.

1995

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Hyde Collection, Glen Falls, 1995, no. 57.

1996

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, Allentown Art Museum, 1996, no. 57.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, 1996, no. 57.

  • Milton Avery: Works on Paper, The Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, 1996, no. 57.

Bibliography

1973

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

1994

  • Owens, Carlotta J. Milton Avery: Works on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 57.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: artist's proof; lower right in graphite: Milton Avery 1955; lower right in block: MA

Wikidata ID

Q75117452

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