Parachute — Gene Davis

DETAILS

Artist: Gene Davis
Date: 1972
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Culture: United States

ART MOVEMENTS

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THE ARTIST

Gene Davis

Gene Davis, a central figure in the Washington Color School, transformed the simple vertical stripe into a vibrant exploration of color and rhythm.

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EXPLORE THE MOVEMENT

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