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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Bird and Bathers

Bird and Bathers, Milton Avery, 1941

Milton Avery, portrait

Milton AveryAmerican, 1885–1965

Bird and Bathers

1941 · Painting

May one see it?

Not receiving at present

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 3 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum

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About the painting

Milton Avery and his family, which included his wife, the artist Sally Michel and daughter, the artist March Avery, spent summers at beaches in California and along the East Coast. This painting was likely done quickly from direct observation on one of these vacations. Avery drew and painted constantly, delighted by the relationships between people, sea and birds.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Particulars

1941 · aged 56

18851965

Accession number: 2023.58.3

In the catalog

Paintings Oil American painting Modernism 20th century United States

Sources

Minneapolis Institute of Art
Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — © Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Blue Bay, Milton Avery, 1960

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Baby Avery, Milton Avery, 1933

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Riders in the Park, Milton Avery, 1934

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