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Iris

1916

Arthur B. Davies

Associated Names

Arthur B. Davies

Artist, American, 1862 - 1928

The image shows a seated figure with one leg bent and their body slightly turned to the side. The person's facial features, long hair, and unclothed body are depicted with shading to suggest depth and form. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background consists of abstract patterns and blotches in varying shades, creating a textured setting. The overall tones are muted and monochrome.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 22.5 × 17.5 cm (8 7/8 × 6 7/8 in.)
sheet: 33.1 × 21.9 cm (13 1/16 × 8 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1393
Catalogue Raisonné

Czestochowski 1987, no. 33

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur B. Davies; lower left edge inn graphite by unknown hand: Iris; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: M3255

Wikidata ID

Q76550380

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