W. Glen Davis Abstract Ink Drawings of Seated Figure and Reclining Figure

Item Details

W. Glen Davis (Western Pennsylvania, 20th century)
Untitled (seated figure and reclining figure), early to mid-20th century
One ink drawing on laid paper and one ink drawing on paper
Unsigned

W. Glen Davis was an original member of the modern art Outlines Gallery in downtown Pittsburgh, which was started by Betty Rockwell in 1941. In addition, he was a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and a founding member of the Art and Crafts Center, Society of Sculptors and the Abstract Group. During the 1940s, he studied with Amédée Ozenfant (French, 1886-1966) – founder of the Purist Movement and the Ozenfant School of Fine Arts in New York. Davis’ work was also exhibited at the first post-war survey of Abstract and Surrealist American art held at the Art Institute of Chicago in the winter of 1947-8.

Condition

- abrasions and tears to the edges of the paper; significant toning to the paper; smudges and stains throughout the composition.

Dimensions

- measures the larger drawing; smaller drawing measures 18" W x 12" H.

Item #

ITMG956894