Artwork
Full-Orbed Moon
Full-Orbed Moon is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Arthur B. Davies. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Full-Orbed Moon is a 1901 oil painting by Arthur Bowen Davies, an American artist associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude woman in a body of water, surrounded by other figures and a large tree in the distance, creating an atmosphere of mystery.
Technique & Style
Davies employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, using light and shadow to add drama and tension to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection, and its creator later played a significant role in promoting modern art in the United States.
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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.
