Gene Davis

American painter (1920-1985)
Person human Q5531163
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Gene Davis

Summary

Gene Davis is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1920[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 6, 1985[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and draftsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Gene Davis…
  • Gene Davis passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Gene Davis was born on April 22, 1920[3].
  • Gene Davis was born on August 22, 1920[9].
  • Gene Davis died on April 6, 1985[5].
  • Gene Davis held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gene Davis's professions included painter[6].
  • Gene Davis worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Gene Davis's field of work was painting[11].
  • Gene Davis received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • Gene Davis was influenced by Paul Klee[13].
  • Gene Davis was influenced by Arshile Gorky[14].
  • Gene Davis is recorded as male[15].
  • Gene Davis's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gene Davis is associated with the Washington Color School movement[17].
  • Gene Davis's Commons category is recorded as Gene Davis[18].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
  • Gene Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[20].
  • Gene Davis's given name is recorded as Gene[21].
  • Gene Davis's pseudonym is recorded as Davis, Gene Bernard[22].
  • Gene Davis's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Gene Davis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Gene Davis's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gene Davis[25].
  • Gene Davis's name in native language is recorded as Gene Davis[26].
  • Gene Davis's represented by is recorded as Artists Rights Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gene Davis's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 22, 1920[3] and August 22, 1920[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and draftsperson[7]. Gene Davis's field of work was painting[11].

Recognition

Gene Davis received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Death and Burial

Gene Davis died on April 6, 1985[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].

Why It Matters

Gene Davis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Gene Davis born?

Gene Davis's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Gene Davis die?

Gene Davis passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Gene Davis do for work?

Gene Davis worked as painter[6] and draftsperson[7].

What awards did Gene Davis receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4B3E-2AD7-0AE2-0590-5CE9
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  2. 21w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id → 2458506, 1110408
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  3. 21w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Tate +28
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Aliases → —
    Influenced by → Paul Klee, Arshile Gorky
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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