Angled Beauty 1918

"Angled Beauty" is a 1918 etching by American artist Arthur Bowen Davies (1862-1928). Davies is known for his work in the Symbolist style, characterized by its use of symbolism and allegory. The etching depicts two nude figures amidst a swirling, abstract background, suggesting a dreamlike or ethereal atmosphere. Davies’ figures are depicted in fluid, angular lines, suggesting a sense of movement and grace, which is common in symbolist art.