By the Sea
c. 1919
Arthur Bowen Davies invites us into a dreamlike coastal scene where ethereal, blue-toned figures seem to float between reality and myth. Created around 1919, this piece captures his signature style of elongated, graceful nudes interacting with a rugged, earthy landscape. You can spot the artist's signature and the words 'trial proof' at the bottom, hinting at his experimental process. Davies was a key organizer of the famous 1913 Armory Show, which introduced modern art to America, and his own work often blended symbolism with a quiet, poetic mystery.
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