Red Witch by Gene Davis (1966)

Red Witch, in brief

Title: Red Witch
Artist: Gene Davis (1920–1985)
Artist born in: Washington, D.C., United States
Date: 1966
Dimensions: 306 × 590 cm
Movement: Pop Art
Subject: abstract, color field, stripes, geometric, dynamic, modern art

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What is the creation date of "Red Witch" by Gene Davis?

"Red Witch" by Gene Davis was created in 1966.

What size is "Red Witch" by Gene Davis in real life?

The original "Red Witch" by Gene Davis measures 306 x 590 cm.

What does "Red Witch" by Gene Davis depict?

"Red Witch" by Gene Davis depicts: abstract, color field, stripes, geometric, dynamic, modern art, vibrant, composition.

Is "Red Witch" by Gene Davis in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Red Witch" by Gene Davis: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "Red Witch"?

The artist behind "Red Witch" is Gene Davis. The work is catalogued under Gene Davis's name.

What style does "Red Witch" belong to?

"Red Witch" by Gene Davis belongs to the Pop Art movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Where does "Red Witch" fall in Gene Davis's career?

"Red Witch" belongs to the Mid-Century Modern of Gene Davis's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

What was Gene Davis's age when "Red Witch" was created?

Gene Davis made "Red Witch" at the age of 46. The artist was born in 1920 and the work is dated 1966.

What explains the copyright situation of "Red Witch" by Gene Davis?

"Red Witch" 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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