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Douglas Houchens

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1916-2008

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  1. Sycamore and Spanish Moss by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Sycamore and Spanish Moss, c. 1959

    Oil on canvas

    36 x 27 in (91.44 x 68.58 cm)

  2. Self-Portrait (Final Stage) by Douglas Houchens, Image 2.

    Douglas Houchens

    Self-Portrait (Final Stage), No date

    Lithograph on paper

  3. Trying to Make It Work by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Trying to Make It Work, No date

    Oil on canvas

  4. Page (Young Child) by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Page (Young Child), 1967

    Charcoal on paper

    21.875 x 17.875 in (55.56 x 45.4 cm)

  5. Unknown (For Spots, Struck by a Snake) by Douglas Houchens, Image 4.

    Douglas Houchens

    Unknown (For Spots, Struck by a Snake), no date

    Film

  6. Carousel Band Organ by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Carousel Band Organ

    Oil on canvas

    36 x 48 in (91.44 x 121.92 cm)

  7. Unknown title by Douglas Houchens, Image 2.

    Douglas Houchens

    Unknown title, No date

    Charcoal on paper

    24 x 20 in (60.96 x 50.8 cm)

  8. Self-Portrait (Final Stage) by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Self-Portrait (Final Stage), c. 1958

    Lithograph on paper

    18.75 x 13.25 in (47.63 x 33.66 cm)

  9. Baby Clay by Douglas Houchens, Image 2.

    Douglas Houchens

    Baby Clay, No date

    Acrylic on canvas

    32 x 36 in (81.28 x 91.44 cm)

  10. Unknown title by Douglas Houchens, Image 2.

    Douglas Houchens

    Unknown title, No date

    Charcoal on paper

    19.75 x 16.25 in (50.17 x 41.28 cm)

  11. Butterfly by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Butterfly

    Lithograph on paper

    15.5 x 20.5 in (39.37 x 52.07 cm)

  12. Self Portrait with Orange Swath by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Self Portrait with Orange Swath, No date

    Screenprint on paper

  13. After Fragonard by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    After Fragonard, No date

    Lithograph on paper

    17.5 x 13.25 in (44.45 x 33.66 cm)

Douglas Houchens received his BFA from Richmond Professional Institute and his MFA from Ohio State University. He characterized his paintings as "an expression of life itself" with a personal resolve was to return to the nature and the human spirit through his art. In 1953, he came to Davidson College to establish a Department of Art. He taught at Davidson until his retirement in 1978. One of his students was professor of art and alum, Herb Jackson. A painter and sculptor as well as a teacher, his work has been exhibited in numerous shows and galleries.