1893-1965. US painter, whose early work was 
inspired by Henri Matisse.  He typically
chose landscapes, beaches, friends, and 
relatives as his subjects, which he portrayed
in thin, flat, richly coloured strokes.  
His later work, although it remained 
figurative, shows the influence of Mark
Rothko and other experimental US artists.
Born in Altmar, New York, Avery received 
little formal training.

Subject by: Russell Webb