Banjo by Gene Davis (1981)

Banjo, in brief

Title: Banjo
Artist: Gene Davis (1920–1985)
Artist born in: Washington, D.C., United States
Date: 1981
Dimensions: 57 × 74 cm
Movement: Color Field Painting
Subject: abstract art, color stripes, vertical lines, geometric form, watercolor texture, rhythmic composition

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In what year was "Banjo" by Gene Davis created?

The creation of "Banjo" by Gene Davis is dated 1981.

What size is "Banjo" by Gene Davis in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Banjo" by Gene Davis are 57 x 74 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

What is "Banjo" about?

The subjects of "Banjo" are abstract art, color stripes, vertical lines, geometric form, watercolor texture, rhythmic composition, modern painting.

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Regarding copyright, "Banjo" is still protected by copyright.

Which artist is "Banjo" attributed to?

"Banjo" was created by Gene Davis. The information on this page describes Gene Davis's original work.

What style does "Banjo" belong to?

"Banjo" is a work of Color Field Painting. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Where does "Banjo" fall in Gene Davis's career?

Within Gene Davis's career, "Banjo" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

How old was Gene Davis when creating "Banjo" in 1981?

Gene Davis made "Banjo" at the age of 61. The artist was born in 1920 and the work is dated 1981.

What explains the copyright situation of "Banjo" by Gene Davis?

"Banjo" by Gene Davis is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1985.

About the artist, Gene Davis

1920–1985, United States

Gene Davis

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.

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