Doorway to Illusion

1919

Arthur B. Davies

Associated Names
Arthur B. Davies

Artist, American, 1862 - 1928

Frank A. Nankivell

Printer, American, born Australia, 1869 - 1959

The image depicts a female figure from the waist up. She stands in a relaxed stance, with one arm resting against her body. Her head is tilted back slightly, eyes closed. Her facial features are softly rendered, with full lips and a defined nose. Her dark hair cascades down her back, and she wears a necklace with a small pendant. The background consists of abstract shapes and muted tones. The drawing style is monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow to highlight form and mood.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching with aquatint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.7 x 16.8 cm (7 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 30.5 x 24.3 cm (12 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.99.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Czestochowski 1987, no. 93, iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4740); gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1987

  • Czestochowski, Joseph S. Arthur B. Davies: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1987, no. 93, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Frank A. Nankivell print; lower right in black ink: Arthur B. Davies; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: DOORWAY TO ILLUSION

Markings

RCK stamp

Wikidata ID

Q76336294

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