Beach Birds [verso]

1954

Milton Avery

Associated Names
Milton Avery

Artist, American, 1885 - 1965

The image displays a black, textured surface with incised lines forming an abstract design. The lines create irregular, angular shapes. The background is uniformly dark, emphasizing the simplicity of the etched lines. In the lower left corner, the initials "AM" are faintly visible.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a low point of view of a carved sailing boat at sea. The horizon is high, with raised forms indicating clouds above it and a distant mountain range against a dark sky. The carving technique creates texture on the sail and water, with visible lines and grooves. The color palette is mainly dark charcoal with hints of yellow and blue accents. This combination of textures and colors emphasizes a night-time setting.

Sailboat [recto]

Milton Avery

1954

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lunn, Harry H., Jr. Milton Avery: Prints 1933-1955. Washington, D.C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1973, no. 55.

Wikidata ID

Q63571193

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