David Pryor Adickes

An assortment of david pryor adickes is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the contemporary and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the david pryor adickes that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown. Frequently made by artists working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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David Adickes was born in Huntsville, Texas in 1927 and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1943. Nearing the end of World War II, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force and regularly traveled to France. “I always liked art and was always drawing in the margins of my book,” Adickes said. “But being in Paris where there are galleries and museums on every corner — as just a small town kid from Huntsville, Texas — that was my turning point.” After completing his service, Adickes returned to Huntsville and earned his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. He then studied art with artist Fernand Leger in France for two years before moving to Houston to open his own art school.

(Biography provided by Reeves Antiques)

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