Artwork
Nude Woman
Nude Woman is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Arthur Bowen Davies. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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.
Artist & collection
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.
