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Throughout Davis' career, two themes have been explored -the youth culture and disappearing landmarks of the midwest. Using a distinctive acrylic technique with textural qualities suggested by the application of thin, short strokes and spattering together with contrasting flat areas, the artist works for a unity of expression through the combination and control of patterns, textures, color harmonies, and volumes to create strong and moving designs.

From Doane Art Collection

  1. Grapes by Shelia Downey, Image 1.

    Shelia Downey

    Grapes, c. 2002

    Watercolor

  2. The Gift Horse by Chris Dean, Image 1.

    Chris Dean

    The Gift Horse, 1994

    Digital Collage

    21 x 21 in (53.34 x 53.34 cm)

  3. The Seven Throne Rooms of Shah VII by Timothy Duffield, Image 1.

    Timothy Duffield

    The Seven Throne Rooms of Shah VII, 1968

    Charcoal

    29 x 19 in (73.66 x 48.26 cm)

  4. Closed Mirror by Bartolomeo Dos Santos, Image 1.

    Bartolomeo Dos Santos

    Closed Mirror, 1966

    Intaglio

    18 x 13 in (45.72 x 33.02 cm)

  5. Our Good Earth by John Steuart Curry, Image 1.

    John Steuart Curry

    Our Good Earth, 1942

    12 x 10 in (30.48 x 25.4 cm)

  6. By the Bay by HW Doane, Image 1.

    HW Doane

    By the Bay

    watercolor

    11.5 x 15.5 in (29.21 x 39.37 cm)

  7. One Day I Shall Be Free by J Culp, Image 1.

    J Culp

    One Day I Shall Be Free

  8. Mountain Landscape by DeMont, Image 1.

    DeMont

    Mountain Landscape

    Oil On Canvas

    20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.96 cm)

About the artist

Harry A. Davis

American

1914-2006

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