Nymphs of the Stream

1919-1920

Arthur B. Davies

Associated Names
Arthur B. Davies

Artist, American, 1862 - 1928

George C. Miller

Printer, American, 1894 - 1966

Weyhe Gallery

Publisher

Two individuals are depicted in the image, with their full upper bodies shown, extending down to the waist. The person on the right is positioned facing forward with arms raised above their head. The individual on the left appears to be leaning slightly forward with their head near the shoulder of the other person. The image's style highlights delicate facial features, with both having fine, curling lines suggesting wavy hair. Both figures are unclothed and are composed using light, sparse lines giving an impression of softness. The background consists of abstract patterns of shading and smudges, predominantly on the left side, creating a textured contrast against the otherwise plain backdrop. There is no visible jewelry or objects in the image.

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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 × 26.99 cm (15 7/8 × 10 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 53.34 x 37.78 cm (21 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.127.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Czestochowski 1987, no. 146


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. 146.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur B. Davies; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Ivings Jr. / Gi 41.13

Wikidata ID

Q76552569

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