W. Glen Davis Ink Figure Drawing
Item Details
Untitled (Figure), late 20th century
Ink drawing on paper
Signed to the lower right
An ink drawing on paper by listed artist W. Glen Davis (Western PA, 20th century). This work depicts an abstract linear portrait of a woman seating within an interior space, rendered with angular and intricate delineations. The piece is signed to the lower right and is presented unframed.
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
- minor wear to edges of paper including negligible curling, toning, corner creases, and small perforations from previous display; even toning and minor stains throughout paper.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC649-046
