Gene Davis

Gene Davis (1920–1985) was an American painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Gene Bernard Davis.

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Overview

Also worked under the name Davis, Gene Bernard.

Born at Washington, D.C. in 1920, died at Washington, D.C. in 1985.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Washington Color School. Arshile Gorky is recorded as an influence.

Work by Gene Davis is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Connections

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gene Davis (painter)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5531163: Gene Davis

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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