Orchard of Bounties

1919-1920

Arthur B. Davies

Associated Names
Arthur B. Davies

Artist, American, 1862 - 1928

George C. Miller

Printer, American, 1894 - 1966

Weyhe Gallery

Publisher

The image features several figures in different postures. The sketch shows full-body depictions of the figures, some standing, one crouched, and another sitting with a child. The outlines of the figures are outlined with flowing lines. The figures have different hairstyles, including long wavy hair and shorter or tied-back hair. The figures are not wearing clothes. They interact with each other through subtle gestures. In the background, there is a faint outline of trees in the upper-right corner, suggesting an outdoor setting. No additional objects or jewelry are visible in this monochrome artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph with lithotint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David P. Tunick

  • Dimensions

    image (irregular): 40.32 × 27.31 cm (15 7/8 × 10 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 51.44 x 38.42 cm (20 1/4 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.127.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Czestochowski 1987, no. 143, i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Ivins, Jr., New York; David P. Tunick, New York; gift to NGA, 2009

Associated Names

Bibliography

1987

  • Czestochowski, Joseph S. Arthur B. Davies: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1987, no. 143, i/ii.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur B. Davies; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Gi 41.14

Wikidata ID

Q76552562

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