Original Artist Signed Etching by Warren Davis “Reclining Nymph”

Fine Art : Printmaking

 

Submitted for your consideration is a beautiful etching of a seductive nude in a sensual pose entitled “Reclining Nymph” by Warren Davis. Warren Davis (1865-1928) was an artist, an illustrator and painter who studied at the Art Students League of New York. He specialized in charcoal, etching, oil, and pastel paintings of ethereal and idealized female figures. Influenced by the Art Nouveau style and modern dance figures Loie Fuller and Isadora Duncan, he depicted women as dancing muses, nymphs, and goddesses scantily draped in fine transparent fabrics that swirl and billow in the wind around them. His designs graced the covers of Vanity Fair from 1916 through 1926.

This marvelous work is a splendid example of this talented artist’s genre and it is the second of a series of three etchings that we acquired. Please note the grace and beauty that Davis has imbued into this wonderful drawing. The solitary female figure is drawn in a classic form with her head tilted to one side and her legs curled into a restful posture. Her arms are held languidly at her side and she is a picture of contentment. As with all of Davis’ drawings we are drawn to a mystical sensuality when viewing this outstanding work of art. The work is still in its original frame and the print is in excellent condition while the frame shows some appropriate wear to the wood as it is related to its age.

We have seen a similar etching by this master artist sell for over $1000.00 at a recent auction in a major house, but we can offer this original artist proof work of art for $625.00. The buyer may wish to examine RL-5389, and RL-5391, which are two other Davis etchings.

Item ID: RL-5390