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Gene Davis Pencil Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Exhibition Poster

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This poster for an exhibition undertaken by the Smithsonian Institution and was produced as a Resident Associates Program Exhibit for the organizations 10th anniversary. The work is pencil signed and numbered 80 of 200. Davis was born in Washington DC in 1920 and died in the city he gave so much to in 1985. A major 20th-century figure in American painting Davis's contributions to Washington were invaluable in helping to establish DC as a center for contemporary art. Davis is also recognized as a prime mover in the national and international Color Abstract Movement and his ascendance to prominence started in the 1960s. He was never formally trained and learned his craft by constant gallery and museum visits and later said that this lack of boundaries from education freed him from any limitation on his work or process. Davis worked within the loosely formed Washington color school of painters which included other artists like Kenneth Nolan and Morris Louis. His later works concentrated on rhythmic line works in acrylic but he did not produce straight forward color theories as such but said he painted like a musician plays by ear only painting by eye crating not a specific connection but and emotional connection within the work. This work is linen backed and framed in a contemporary silver framCondition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27 e.
  • Creator:
    Gene Davis (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81136646633

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