Arthur B. Davies

Figures of Earth
c. 1924

This is an etching or print depicting a group of nude figures, both male and female, in various poses with a dark, textured background suggesting a forest or grotto. One figure stands prominently to the left with an arm extended, while others appear to be interacting or in motion. The artwork has a rough, expressive quality, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. There are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom, including a signature, edition number, and possibly the title of the work. The paper shows signs of age or handling with marked corners.
This is an etching or print depicting a group of nude figures, both male and female, in various poses with a dark, textured background suggesting a forest or grotto. One figure stands prominently to the left with an arm extended, while others appear to be interacting or in motion. The artwork has a rough, expressive quality, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. There are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom, including a signature, edition number, and possibly the title of the work. The paper shows signs of age or handling with marked corners.

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Date
c. 1924

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 14 15/16 × 11 1/8in. (37.9 × 28.3 cm) Image: 12 3/4 × 7 15/16in. (32.4 × 20.2 cm)

Accession number
31.702

Edition
Impression 13 | Edition unknown, second state

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Arthur B. Davies
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