W. Glen Davis Figural Ink Drawing
Item Details
Untitled, mid 20th century
Ink drawing on paper
Signed to the lower right
A mid 20th century ink drawing on paper by listed artist W. Glen Davis (Western PA, 20th century). This work depicts an abstract geometric figure posing in a studio rendered with angular interlaced delineations in black ink. It is signed to the lower right.
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
- some toning, foxing, marks, and creasing to paper.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC790-065
