Untitled

Gene Davis, Untitled, 1962, magna on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Florence Coulson Davis, 1996.104.27
Copied Gene Davis, Untitled, 1962, magna on canvas, 95 3494 in. (243.2238.8 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Florence Coulson Davis, 1996.104.27

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled
Artist
Date
1962
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
95 3494 in. (243.2238.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Florence Coulson Davis
Mediums Description
magna on canvas
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract — geometric
Object Number
1996.104.27

Artwork Description

At first glance, the intense primary colors of this canvas may simply suggest a symbol, such as a flag. Davis, however, asks us to look more slowly and intently: “You must be patient. All of the information is not immediately available.”

Gene Davis: Hot Beat, 2016