Repose

Etching published by Francis Robertson, publisher's stamp embossed in the bottom of the page. Pencil signed in the lower right. Plate measures 6 x 7 7/8 inches on 11 1/2 x 13 inch wove type paper. This delicate etching captures the graceful s-curve of the female figure. Warren Davis studied at the Art Students League in New York and became known for his etchings of idealized female figures, many of which were used on the covers of Vanity Fair and Life magazines. Later in his career Davis exhibited in Europe and the United States including the Pennsylvania Academy and the Salmagundi Club. This image is a great example of Davis' use of delicate lines and simple compositions to elegantly capture the beauty of the female figure.