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Untitled, by Arthur Bowen Davies, ink, 1923

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Overview

Untitled is a 1923 ink by Arthur Bowen Davies, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Arthur Bowen Davies
When & what style?
1923
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a group of four figures in a dark, shadowy scene. One person stands tall with their arms raised, while the others huddle together on the ground, their faces blurred and hands touching. The background has a stormy, swirling effect with faint shapes that look like trees or clouds. The artist used thick, dark lines and smudged textures to create a sense of movement and unease. The figures seem to be in a moment of tension or emotion, but their faces stay hidden. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.

About the artist

Portrait of Arthur Bowen Davies
Artist

Arthur Bowen Davies

Arthur Bowen Davies (September 26, 1862 – October 24, 1928) was an avant-garde American artist and influential advocate of modern art in the United States c. 1910–1928.

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