Men in Agony
1920
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1920
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three men in various poses, all nude. The man on the left is standing, bent forward at the waist with his head down. The man in the middle is on his back, with his legs bent up and his arms raised. The man on the right is lying on his side, with his legs bent and his head resting on his arm. The men are drawn in black lines, with some shading to give them depth. The background is a light color, which helps the men stand out. The drawing style is expressive, with bold lines and loose shading. It gives the impression of movement and energy, even though the men are not actually moving. You might want to look up more about the artist, Davies, Arthur B.