Arthur B. Davies

Supplication
1920

A sketch of a nude figure from the back, kneeling with arms raised and hands clasped above the head. The figure's head is tilted back, and the pose suggests an act of supplication. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
A sketch of a nude figure from the back, kneeling with arms raised and hands clasped above the head. The figure's head is tilted back, and the pose suggests an act of supplication. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.

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Date
1920

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 14 15/16 × 11in. (37.9 × 27.9 cm) Image (Irregular): 12 × 5in. (30.5 × 12.7 cm)

Accession number
31.701.8

Edition
24/35

Publication
Published by Marius de Zayas

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/3979

Part of a series:

Neuf Lithographies Originales

9 works

A sketch on beige paper depicting a group of nude figures in a dynamic, somewhat abstract style. The central figure appears to be a woman with flowing hair, surrounded by other less defined figures. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
A sketch on beige paper featuring a group of figures in a dynamic, somewhat abstract style. The figures appear to be in motion, with some details and contours suggested rather than fully defined. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right. There are handwritten annotations at the bottom left, possibly indicating the title or location related to the artwork.
A pencil sketch of two women engaged in a close conversation. The woman on the left is depicted with her hands clasped together, while the woman on the right has one hand gently touching her own face and the other hand's finger pointing downwards. Both women are shown with bare shoulders and stylized hair, and the image conveys a sense of intimacy and secrecy between them. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
A sketch of three nude male figures, possibly representing Greek athletes, with a focus on their muscular forms and dynamic poses. The drawing is rendered in soft pencil or charcoal with light shading and minimal detail on a paper showing signs of age. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.
Sketch of multiple female figures in various poses with a stylized, abstract background. Some figures appear seated while others stand or move dynamically. The drawing is done in a light, dotted style, and the artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
A pencil sketch on beige paper depicting three figures in a natural setting with sparse vegetation and a tree. The central figure is seated and appears to be in a state of undress, while the figure to the left stands with their back turned, looking away. The figure to the right is partially obscured and seems to be interacting with the central figure. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
A sketch on paper depicting a dynamic scene with two figures, possibly in a struggle or an embrace, with loose, expressive lines suggesting movement and energy. The artist's signature, "Arthur B. Davies," is visible in the lower right corner, and the words "Mountain Brook" are handwritten at the bottom left. The background is roughly sketched, giving the impression of a tumultuous environment.
A sketch of a nude figure from the back, kneeling with arms raised and hands clasped above the head. The figure's head is tilted back, and the pose suggests an act of supplication. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.
Sketch on paper depicting a group of figures, possibly in a classical or mythological setting, with the central figure appearing to be a woman with an outstretched arm. The drawing is rendered in a loose, expressive style with visible pencil strokes and shading. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.

Arthur B. Davies
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