Sketch 1 by Stuart Davis – Artwork Facts

Sketch 1, in brief

Title: Sketch 1
Artist: Stuart Davis (1892–1964)
Artist born in: Philadelphia, United States
Movement: Cubism
Subject: cubist still life, fragmented forms, geometric shapes, black and white sketch, modern art drawing, urban composition

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Questions on Sketch 1, answered

What does "Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis depict?

The themes present in "Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis include cubist still life, fragmented forms, geometric shapes, black and white sketch, modern art drawing, urban composition, deconstructed objects. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis in the public domain?

"Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "Sketch 1" attributed to?

"Sketch 1" was created by Stuart Davis. The information on this page describes Stuart Davis's original work.

Which artistic current is "Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis part of?

The movement associated with "Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis is Cubism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Which period of Stuart Davis's career does "Sketch 1" belong to?

"Sketch 1" belongs to the Mature Period of Stuart Davis's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

Why is the copyright status of "Sketch 1" what it is?

"Sketch 1" by Stuart Davis is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Stuart Davis died in 1964.

Where does "Sketch 1" sit within Stuart Davis's body of work?

"Sketch 1" belongs to Stuart Davis's Cubism work, whose recorded themes include davis's sketchbook series, experimentation with form, early cubist exploration, picasso & braque, early modernism, geometric abstraction, deconstruction of reality, urban fragmentation.

Where does "Sketch 1" stand among Stuart Davis's recurring subjects?

"Sketch 1" depicts cubist still life, fragmented forms, geometric shapes, black and white sketch, modern art drawing, urban composition, deconstructed objects, while Stuart Davis's recorded themes are davis's sketchbook series, experimentation with form, early cubist exploration, picasso & braque, early modernism, geometric abstraction, deconstruction of reality, urban fragmentation. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

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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