Sally with Beret

1939

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image shows an abstract representation of a person's head and shoulders etched into a wooden surface. The figure faces forward, with only the upper body visible. The facial features are suggested with etched lines, showing eyes, a nose, and lips. The hair is depicted with a pattern of crosshatching against the wood grain. The clothing seems like a loose garment, possibly a shawl or cloak, indicated by a network of lines and crosshatching. The wood background displays its natural grain with horizontal lines, adding to the textured appearance. The intricate detailing creates a ghostly impression of the figure within the wood panel's natural tones.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2004

  • Discovering Milton Avery: Two Devoted Collectors, Louis Kaufman and Duncan Phillips, Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., 2004.

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 18.

Wikidata ID

Q63571135

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