Composition 1 by Stuart Davis

Composition 1: the essentials

Title: Composition 1
Artist: Stuart Davis (1892–1964)
Artist born in: Philadelphia, United States
Where to see it: Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, Germany
Movement: Modernism
Subject: composition

Which museum holds Composition 1?

Bavarian State Painting Collections

Munich, Germany

A Legacy of the Bavarian State Painting Collections The Bavarian State Painting Collections, located in Munich, Germany, began its institutional history in 1799 as the Centralgemäldegaleriedirektion. This foundation established a framework for the preservation of European art that continues to define the city's cultural landscape. The collection's origins reach back to the 16th century, with significant holdings dating to the period of William IV (1508-1550).

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Questions about Composition 1

What color saturation does "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis have?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis is recorded with a balanced soft saturation.

How does "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis connect Modernism to the artist's home country?

"Composition 1" was created by Stuart Davis, born in United States, within the Modernism movement. The artist's origin links the work to Modernism as practiced by artists from United States.

What level of contrast does "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis show?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

Is "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

What is "Composition 1" about?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis depicts: composition.

Can I use augmented reality to see "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis in my room?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis can be previewed on your own wall with the artwork's AR Preview page, using augmented reality on a compatible device.

What luminance does "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis have?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis has a bright balance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

How do I download the image of "Composition 1" by Stuart Davis?

"Composition 1" by Stuart Davis can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page, as a high-resolution digital image download.

What is the inventory number of "Composition 1" at the Bavarian State Painting Collections?

"Composition 1" is recorded under inventory number 13454 at the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About the artist, Stuart Davis

1892–1964, United States

Stuart Davis

Stuart Davis: A Pioneer of American Modernism Early Life and Training Born on December 7, 1892, in Philadelphia, Stuart Davis was immersed in an artistic environment from a young age. His father, Edward Wyatt Davis, served as the art editor for the Philadelphia Press, while his mother, Helen Stuart Davis, was a sculptor. This familial background undoubtedly fostered his early interest in visual arts. Davis received formal training at the Robert Henri School of Art in New York City from 1909 to 1912 under the guidance of Robert Henri.

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