Artwork
Freshness of the Wounded
Freshness of the Wounded is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Arthur B. Davies. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Freshness of the Wounded is a 1917 oil painting by Arthur Bowen Davies, an American artist who championed modern art in the United States.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of figures, clothed and unclothed, in a natural landscape. A woman in white is prominent, surrounded by others in various poses, some appearing to move or dance. The scene's meaning is open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by browns, greens, and blues. It is associated with the art brut movement, known for its raw, unrefined aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Freshness of the Wounded is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, reflecting Davies' significance in the development of modern American art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
