Nine Figures

Nine Figures

Arthur Bowen Davies

1921

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This watercolor painting shows nine female figures in various poses, all of them nude. They are drawn in a simple style, with minimal detail. The women are arranged in a loose line, with some standing and others kneeling or sitting. The figures are rendered in a range of skin tones, from pale to dark, and their hair is depicted in different styles and colors. The background of the painting is a plain, off-white color. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of watercolor.

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