Circling Doves
1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Circling Doves is a 1921 ink by Arthur Bowen Davies, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two figures standing close together. One is tall with their arms raised, while the other leans in, arms outstretched. Around them float small shapes—birds and leaves—like they’re drifting in the air. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to keep it feeling quick and light. The black ink stands out against the plain paper, making the figures and floating shapes pop. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
