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          Gene Davis Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Gene Davis our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Gene Davis · 1920 – 1985

          Passion Flower by Gene Davis, 1968

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #1: Passion Flower
          1968 · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco

          Experience Gene Davis's 'Passion Flower': A vibrant explosion of color and rhythm! This iconic Color Field painting showcases bold vertical stripes, capturing energy & abstraction with a mesmerizing visual impact.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          Shabazz – original artwork by Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #2: Shabazz
          Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 299 x 220 cm

          Vibrant vertical stripes create a mesmerizing optical illusion in Shabazz by Color Field pioneer Gene Davis, offering a rhythmic explosion of color that invites you to bring this mid-century masterpiece into your collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          Black Flowers

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #3: Black Flowers
          1952 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

          This 1952 monochromatic print by Gene Davis features a haunting, textured figure. Explore this ethereal masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20029 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

          Red Devil (1959)

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #4: Red Devil
          1959 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

          This 1959 expressionistic oil painting by Gene Davis features thick, textured brushstrokes and earthy tones. Discover this powerful work today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20026 × 39 cm Commission this artwork

          Gene Davis, Peeping Wall (1960)

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #5: Peeping Wall
          1960 · original 244 x 229 cm

          Vibrant vertical stripes of red, blue, and yellow define this striking Color Field masterpiece by Gene Davis, offering a rhythmic burst of mid-century abstraction for your collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20031 × 32 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$2020229 × 244 cm Commission at original size

          Rain Dance I – original artwork by Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #6: Rain Dance I
          1960 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$25028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

          Black Grey Beat by Gene Davis, 1964

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #7: Black Grey Beat
          1964 · original 231 x 475 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20045 × 22 cm Commission this artwork

          Gene Davis, Long John (1968)

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #8: Long John
          1968 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 260.35 x 40.64cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          Hot Beat, 1964, Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #9: Hot Beat
          1964 · original 116 x 128 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20033 × 30 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$665128 × 116 cm Commission at original size

          King Kong, from the portfolio Series I, Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #10: King Kong, from the portfolio Series I
          1969 · original 61 x 76 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$32376 × 61 cm Commission at original size

          Red Dog

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #11: Red Dog
          1961 · original 246 x 248 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20032 × 31 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$2189248 × 246 cm Commission at original size

          Micro-Painting – original artwork by Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #12: Micro-Painting
          1968 · original 2 x 2 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20032 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

          Untitled by Gene Davis, 1964

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #13: Untitled
          1964 · original 292 x 292 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20032 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

          Solar Skin by Gene Davis, 1964

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #14: Solar Skin
          1964 · original 234 x 240 cm

          Discover "Solar Skin" by gene davis – a vibrant 1964 Color Field painting showcasing dynamic stripes & optimistic energy. Explore geometric abstraction & bold color relationships.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20032 × 31 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$2030240 × 234 cm Commission at original size

          Gene Davis: Triple Jump

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #15: Triple Jump
          1962 · original 23 x 231 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20049 × 20 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$346231 × 23 cm Commission at original size

          Two Part Blue

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #16: Two Part Blue
          1964 · original 243 x 283 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Flower Machine – original artwork

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #17: Flower Machine
          1964 · original 240 x 282 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          (Series I, portfolio) King Kong

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #18: (Series I, portfolio) King Kong
          1969 · original 61 x 76 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$32376 × 61 cm Commission at original size

          Yankee Doodle, 1966, Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #19: Yankee Doodle
          1966 · original 241 x 305 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 19 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Untitled

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #20: Untitled
          1971 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 20 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          Bullet Proof, from the portfolio Series I (1969)

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #21: Bullet Proof, from the portfolio Series I
          1969 · original 61 x 76 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 21 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$32376 × 61 cm Commission at original size

          Gene Davis: (Series I, portfolio) Tarzan

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #22: (Series I, portfolio) Tarzan
          1969 · original 61 x 76 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 22 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$32376 × 61 cm Commission at original size

          Tarzan (Series I) by Gene Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #23: Tarzan (Series I)
          1969 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 61 x 76 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 23 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$32376 × 61 cm Commission at original size

          Gene Davis: Untitled

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #24: Untitled
          1985 · original 163 x 229 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 24 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$1409229 × 163 cm Commission at original size

          Red Witch (1966)

          View the most popular artwork of Gene Davis ranked #25: Red Witch
          1966 · original 306 x 575 cm

          Experience Gene Davis’ ‘Red Witch’ – a vibrant 1966 Op Art masterpiece! Bold stripes, dynamic energy & a striking black background create this iconic Color Field painting.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 205 artworks by Gene Davis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20045 × 22 cm Commission this artwork
          The artist

          Gene Davis

          1920 – 1985

          Portrait of Gene Davis
          Quick facts
          • Died1985
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Movementscolor field, color field painting
          • Top 3 worksPassion Flower, Shabazz, Black Flowers
          • Topics exploredgeometric design, abstract, abstract art, vertical stripes, geometric
          • Color intensityvivid, balanced, monochromatic
          • Lifespan65 years
          • Works on APS205
          Biography

          The Architect of Color: The Life and Legacy of Gene Davis

          In the vibrant tapestry of mid-century American abstraction, few threads shine as brightly or as rhythmically as those woven by Gene Davis. A pioneer of the Color Field movement, Davis possessed a singular ability to transform the canvas into a rhythmic experience of light and motion. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1920, his journey toward becoming a central figure of the Washington Color School was not one of immediate abstraction, but rather a gradual evolution shaped by a keen observational eye. Before he ever commanded the brush to create his iconic stripes, Davis worked as a sportswriter, a profession that demanded a sharp focus on movement, energy, and the unfolding drama of live events—elements that would later find their way into the pulsating verticality of his paintings.

          The seeds of his abstract language were sown through deep engagement with European modernism. During his formative years, Davis found profound inspiration in the works of Paul Klee and Arshile Gorky, artists who demonstrated how form could be distilled into pure emotion and symbolic weight. By immersing himself in the masterpieces held within the Phillips Collection, he began to understand that color did not merely serve a subject; color was the subject. This realization set him on a path away from traditional representation and toward a revolutionary way of seeing, where the boundaries between shape and hue began to dissolve into pure, chromatic energy.

          The Rhythm of the Stripe: Innovation and Technique

          The year 1958 marked a seismic shift in Davis’s career and the broader trajectory of American art. It was during this period that he began producing his celebrated acrylic stripe paintings, a technique that would become his unmistakable signature. Moving away from the heavy, gestural textures of Abstract Expressionism, Davis embraced the flat, luminous qualities of acrylic paint. His compositions often featured monumental vertical bands of color that seemed to vibrate against one another, creating a sense of optical movement that drew the viewer into a hypnotic, rhythmic trance.

          These works were far more than simple geometric exercises; they were explorations of space and perception. By utilizing the Washington Color School approach, Davis emphasized the primacy of color, allowing each stripe to interact with its neighbor through subtle shifts in value and saturation. His technique allowed for a unique kind of "breathing" within the painting, where the eye is encouraged to dance vertically across the canvas. This mastery of repetition and rhythm allowed him to capture the essence of urban energy and natural light, translating the chaos of the modern world into a structured, yet profoundly fluid, visual language.

          A Lasting Impression on American Abstraction

          As a cornerstone of the Washington Color School alongside contemporaries like Morris Louis and Kenneth Nurtland, Gene Davis helped redefine the boundaries of post-painterly abstraction. His work stood as a testament to the power of restraint and the infinite possibilities found within a limited palette. Even in his later works, such as the evocative Night Rider from 1983, one can see his ability to blend bold hues with complex imagery, proving that his mastery of color could support deep, symbolic narratives.

          The historical significance of Gene Davis lies in his role as a bridge between the intense emotionality of early abstraction and the cool, calculated precision of later Color Field painting. His legacy is found in every canvas that prioritizes the sensory experience of color over the depiction of form. Through his rhythmic stripes, he left behind a visual symphony that continues to resonate with collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide, reminding us that art can be both profoundly simple and infinitely complex.

          Questions & Answers

          How do I find works by Gene Davis on a specific theme?

          Gene Davis's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

          What colors did Gene Davis use most often?

          The color profile of Gene Davis's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

          In which historical period did Gene Davis work?

          Gene Davis worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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