Josie was painted by Arthur B. Davies in 1892.

Where can I see Josie?

Josie is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Josie?

Josie is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Josie?

Museum-quality prints of Josie are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Josie

Arthur B. Davies , 1892

Josie is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Arthur B. Davies. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across bottom in graphite: E.R.D. / Josie / E.R.D. / (stamped twice) Arthur B. Davies

About this work

Overview

Josie is a graphite drawing created by Arthur B. Davies in 1892. Davies was an American artist associated with the avant-garde movement.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in graphite, a medium that allows for a range of tonal values and subtle detail. Davies' use of graphite demonstrates his skill in rendering nuanced, detailed drawings.

History & Provenance

Davies went on to play a significant role in promoting modern art in the United States from around 1910 to 1928, although the circumstances surrounding Josie's creation and early history are not well-documented.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Arthur B. 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.