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The painting shows abstract forms suggesting intertwining figures amidst a natural backdrop. Three figures are depicted on a textured green and earthy background resembling a forest. The figures appear to be engaged in a gentle, fluid interaction, with soft muted tones contrasting the darker background. The style is reminiscent of Arthur B. Davies, featuring dreamlike and serene treatment of the figures.
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The painting shows abstract forms suggesting intertwining figures amidst a natural backdrop. Three figures are depicted on a textured green and earthy background resembling a forest. The figures appear to be engaged in a gentle, fluid interaction, with soft muted tones contrasting the darker background. The style is reminiscent of Arthur B. Davies, featuring dreamlike and serene treatment of the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Against Green

Arthur B. Davies

Date
1918
Medium
color softground etching and aquatint on blue laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 19.84 × 30.16 cm (7 13/16 × 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1959.12.8
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Jane C. Carey as an addition to the Addie Burr Clark Memorial Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Seated figure
  • Female nude
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Arthur B. Davies

NGA object ID 45974. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.