Jo Davidson

Jo Davidson (1883–1952) was an American sculptor.

Also recorded as Joseph Davidson; Joe Davidson; J.O. Davidson; Jo davidson.

Jo Davidson in brief

Born
1883
Died
1952
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
New York City
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Davidson, Joseph.

Born at New York City in 1883, died at Tours in 1952.

In detail

Jo Davidson studied at École des Beaux-Arts. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City, France and London. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are Gertrude Stein.

Work by Jo Davidson is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Canada, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vanderbilt Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jo Davidson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1641647: Jo Davidson

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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