The Hesitation of Orestes

1915 · oil · Arthur Bowen Davies

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The Hesitation of Orestes by Arthur Bowen Davies, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) in Arber Natural, living
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Living room
The Hesitation of Orestes by Arthur Bowen Davies, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, bedroom
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Bedroom
The Hesitation of Orestes by Arthur Bowen Davies, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) on canvas in Arber Warm Walnut, hotel guest room
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Framed canvas, Arber Warm Walnut · Hotel guest room
The Hesitation of Orestes

Story

Unclothed figures stand within an ancient setting, framed by tall cliffs and dark cypress trees, painted in earthy browns and muted blues. The scene feels still, as if the figures are caught in a moment of thought. Arthur Bowen Davies made this oil painting in 1915. He was an American artist, born in 1862 and died in 1928, associated with the Ashcan School.

Where it works

Warm-toned artwork suited to living rooms and bedrooms, and to hotel guest rooms, in a horizontal format.

CreatorArthur Bowen Davies
Year1915
Mediumoil
Original dimensions1.02 x 1.58 in.
SKUarthur-bowen-davies-2026-012_frgc_1421
Archive IDrs:100:58405