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Garage Dog
1984 · Oil and silver foil on canvas
77 x 65 in. (195.6 x 165.1 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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James G. Davis
American, 1931
WA-00111795
Missouri, USA
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- Birth yearArtsy· 85%✓
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- NationalityArtsy· 85%✓
- BiographyArtsy· 85%
- DeceasedArtsy· 85%
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- Artsy (bulk)Tier 1 · Institutional85%
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James G. Davis was an American contemporary artist best known for his intricate paintings and works on paper. He was acclaimed for his figurative pieces that explore issues of gender and social status, along with mythological and historical references that often have a metaphorical twist.
Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 2mo ago
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