Shore Birds (Birds and Sea)

Label Text

This work is an artist's proof (the regular edition numbered 20). The woodcut technique lends itself to the representation of strength, force and emotional power, but in this case the artist's sensitive use of technique evokes a feeling of lyricism and calm. The composition also adds to this feeling as the shore appears to be tilted upward and flat in an effectively decorative way.

Source: Bulletin, January-Februart 1971.

Exhibition History"Wanderlust: Artists Seeking, Artists Finding," Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA

"Critter," Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA

"Styles of the Times: The 1950s," Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa, March 6, 1998 - April 26, 1998
Published References"Gallery Guide" to the "Critters" exhibition,Des Moines Art Center

Gallery Guide - "Styles of the Times: The 1950s," Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa, March 6, 1998 - April 26, 1998"Styles of the Times: The 1950s," Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa, March 6, 1998 - April 26, 1998

DMAC Bulletin Jan.- Feb., 1971

Des Moines Sun. Reg.,

DimensionsSheet: 12 × 26 7/8 in. (30.5 × 68.3 cm)
Image: 10 3/4 × 24 in. (27.3 × 61 cm)

Accession Number 1970.23

Classificationsprint

CopyrightARS

SignedMilton Avery 1955 (l,r graphite)

Inscriptionsartist's proof (l,l graphite)

Catalogue raisonnéLunn 60

EditionAP (edition of 20)

ProvenanceSally Avery; (Flair Gallery, Cincinnati, OH); Des Moines Art Center [purchased from the previous, 1970]