Fantail Pigeon

1953

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

This is a painting of an abstract figure resembling a bird with textured patterns. The artwork features a dark color palette, primarily in black and deep gray tones. The central focus is on an abstract form that suggests the outline of a bird, with two distinctly textured sections resembling a bird's body and tail or wing plumage. The lower section has a rough, woven texture forming the body, while the upper section is smooth with zigzag patterns suggesting feather details. Lines at the bottom merge into the background, indicating the feet. The piece reflects an abstract style using texture and etching to suggest form and design. This artwork is in the style of Paul Klee.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 47.

Wikidata ID

Q63571171

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