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 shows fluid lines and gentle curves forming an abstract representation of human forms. Dark lines and washes suggest gestural outlines, hinting at adults and children interacting in a natural setting. Rounded shapes and elongated bodies connect to familiar objects like people in a relaxed social gathering. The background includes loosely sketched foliage-like forms, adding to the abstract scene, enhancing the impression of a serene, familial environment.

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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): 38.1 × 26.35 cm (15 × 10 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 55.88 x 37.78 cm (22 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.127.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Czestochowski 1987, no. 143, ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur B. Davies; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Gi 41.2

Markings

BS: Favor Ruhl & Co Kensington

Wikidata ID

Q76552564

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