Stuart Davis

Stuart Davis (1892–1964) was an American painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Davis; Edward Stuart Davis.

Stuart Davis in brief

Born
1892
Died
1964
Known for
painter and draftsperson
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward Stuart Davis.

Born at Philadelphia in 1892, died at New York City in 1964.

In detail

Stuart Davis studied at Grand Central School of Art. training under Robert Henri is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Precisionism. The authority associates the name with American modernism.

Employment is recorded with Yale University.

Work by Stuart Davis is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museum of Modern Art and Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704588: Stuart Davis

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