Milton Avery Vintage 1982 First Edition Lithograph Print Modernist Exhibition Art Book

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This Milton Avery rare vintage 1982 first edition lithograph print Modernist exhibition art book is a very special and unique … more This Milton Avery rare vintage 1982 first edition lithograph print Modernist exhibition art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The softcover art book is published by The Whitney Museum of American Art in association with Harper & Row Publishers, New York. Printed in The United States in 1982 by Princeton Polychrome Press. It features a monograph survey of the artworks of the artist Milton Avery with compelling accompanied text authored by Barbara Haskell. Published on the occasion of the major exhibition at The Whitney Museum New York, Carnegie Museum of Art Pittsburgh, Fort Worth Art Museum, Albright-Knox Art Gallery Buffalo, The Denver Art Museum, and The Walker Art Center Minneapolis.

Milton Avery ( 1885 - 1965 ) is a non-traditional American Modern painter. While clearly representational, Avery's work is seminal to American Abstract painting as it focuses on color relations and is not concerned with creating the illusion of depth. Often thought of as the American " Matisse " because of his colorful, imaginative, and poetic bold creative use of drawing and color, that set him apart from other painters of his era. Art works by Avery are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

This beautiful volume traces the course of Avery's artistic career in more than 150 offset lithograph print reproductions. His greatest and most provocative works re included, as well many lesser known and equally as significant. Accompanying the illustrations is an authoritative and illuminating text providing essential facts and insightful criticism of Avery's development, thought and achievement.

The rare out of print 1st edition softcover Modernist art exhibition book measures 9 1/4" W X 11" H X 1/2" D, with 244 pages. It features 158 offset lithograph print illustrations, including 60 in full-color.

It is in excellent clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light minor wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less