Composition No. 5 by Stuart Davis (1932)

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Title: Composition No. 5
Artist: Stuart Davis (1892–1964)
Artist born in: Philadelphia, United States
Date: 1932
Dimensions: 56 × 76 cm

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Questions about Composition No. 5

What color leads the composition of "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis?

white (#f3eee4) is the leading color of "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis.

Is "Composition No. 5" more bright or more dark overall?

"Composition No. 5" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is luminous.

How old was Stuart Davis when creating "Composition No. 5" in 1932?

When "Composition No. 5" was created in 1932, Stuart Davis - born in 1892 - was 40 years old.

Do the colors of "Composition No. 5" appear strong or soft?

"Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis shows a monochromatic color intensity.

Can I watch "Composition No. 5" as a full-screen slideshow?

The diaporama of "Composition No. 5" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.

Does "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color composition of "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis combines a statement contrast with a unified palette harmony.

What size is "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis in real life?

"Composition No. 5" measures 56 x 76 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

What color harmony does "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis display?

"Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis displays a unified palette color harmony.

What explains the copyright situation of "Composition No. 5" by Stuart Davis?

The copyright status of "Composition No. 5" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1964.

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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