Milton Avery was a pioneer of American modernism. Working full time to support his family he was only able to really devote his time to art making when he moved to New York where he took classes at the Art Students League. Avery is best known for his portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. Although his work became increasingly abstract over the course of his career, he always retained a link with representation. This painting--gouache and oil on paper-- expresses the idea of a seascape in its simplest form, through vivid strokes of blue and green paint that evoke waves. That dynamic representation of a seascape demonstrates Avery’s sensitivity to nature, which he connected to serenity and harmony.

Emma Capaldi '23

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