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"The Family" - A psychologically charged 1960s figurative study featuring three "haunting" figures with striking blue eyes set against a …
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"The Family" - A psychologically charged 1960s figurative study featuring three "haunting" figures with striking blue eyes set against a turbulent, emerald-green ground. A quintessential example of Post-War Expressionism, this work is perfect for high-end Eclectic or Gallery-style interiors.
The Highlight Reel
Artist: Attributed to James G. Davis (American, 1931–2016). Museum-listed artist (The Met, Hirshhorn, National Gallery).
Style: Post-War Expressionist; "Mysterious Personal Narrative."
Signatures: Double-signed "Jim Davis" on front; features characteristic large-scale pencil signature on reverse.
Framing: Original 1960s dark wood frame with authentic craquelure patina.
Condition & Size
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Oil is stable with no flaking or restoration.
Framed Dimensions: 23" H × 19" W × 2.5" D
Canvas Dimensions: 19.5" H × 15.5" W
About the Artist
James G. Davis was a prominent figure in American Post-War Expressionism and Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona. A National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellow, his work is celebrated for its psychological intensity and "shadowy" themes. His paintings are held in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Gallery of Art, and The Hirshhorn.
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- Dimensions
- 23ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 19ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Green
- Condition Notes
- Frame: Housed in its original 1960s wooden frame with a hand-painted dark finish and authentic all-over craquelure patina Frame: Housed in its original 1960s wooden frame with a hand-painted dark finish and authentic all-over craquelure patina less
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