1920
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Orchard of Bounties is a 1920 ink by Arthur Bowen Davies, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people in a natural setting. They are nude and appear to be interacting with each other. The figures are drawn in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The background is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the figures. In the foreground, one figure is crouched down, while another stands behind them. The figures are arranged in a circular pattern, creating a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and freedom. The painting is a lithograph with lithotint in black on wove paper, created by Arthur B. Davies in 1919-1920. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. You might also like to explore more about lithography.
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.
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