Artwork
Nude Woman
Nude Woman is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Arthur B. Davies. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right stamped: Arthur B. Davies
About this work
Overview
Nude Woman is a drawing created by Arthur B. Davies in 1895. It is executed in graphite and black crayon on light green paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's upper body and head, rendered in a restrained yet expressive manner, characteristic of the nude art genre. The subject is shown in a relaxed pose, with her arm resting on a chair back.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, suggestive lines, particularly in the rendering of the subject's hair. The use of graphite and black crayon on light green paper creates a distinctive visual effect, with some areas left unfinished to convey a sense of movement.
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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.
