Milton Avery
1885–1965
Introduction
Milton Clark Avery (; March 7, 1885 – January 3, 1965) was an American modern painter. Born in Altmar, New York, he moved to Connecticut in 1898 and later to New York City. He was the husband of artist Sally Michel Avery and the father of artist March Avery.
Wikidata identifier
Q2714574
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Introduction
Avery's birth date has typically been recorded as 1893, however a federal census report from 1900 lists his birth date as 1885. Election district records of 1892 for the town of Albion, record him as being seven years old.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, genre artist, painter
ULAN identifier
500002713
Names
Milton Avery, Avery, Milton Clark Avery
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Exhibitions
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Oct 28, 2010–Apr 10, 2011
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Jan 16–Nov 28, 2010
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Dec 11, 1963–Feb 2, 1964
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Dec 13, 1961–Feb 4, 1962
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Nov 19, 1958–Jan 4, 1959
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Nov 20, 1957–Jan 12, 1958
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Nov 14, 1956–Jan 6, 1957
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Apr 18–June 10, 1956
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Oct 15–Dec 6, 1953
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Nov 6, 1952–Jan 4, 1953
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Mar 13–May 4, 1952
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Mar 11–Apr 17, 1947
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Jan 3–Feb 8, 1945
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Nov 14–Dec 12, 1944
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Nov 23, 1943–Jan 4, 1944
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Feb 18–Mar 18, 1936
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Dec 5, 1933–Jan 11, 1934