Gene Davis

1920–1985

Introduction

Gene Davis (August 22, 1920 – April 6, 1985) was an American Color Field painter known especially for his paintings of vertical stripes of color.

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Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500012653

Names

Gene Davis

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First acquired
1972

Date of birth
April 22, 1920

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Q5531163

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