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Archives of American Art
Ronald Davis papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.davirona
- Creators:
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Davis, Ronald, 1937-
- Dates:
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1960-2017
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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5.7 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of painter Ronald ("Ron") Davis measure 5.7 linear feet and date from 1960-2017. Included are biographical material; personal and professsional correspondence; writings consisting of descriptions of techniques used in painting and artist's statements; personal business records including material relating to the Ron Davis House, an architectural collaboration with Frank Gehry; photographs of Davis, his family, works of art, installation shots, and his homes and studios; artwork including sketches by Davis; and printed material consisting of catalogs, announcements, posters and newspaper clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ronald Davis (1937- ) is a painter who spent most of his creative life in Los Angeles, California.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2019 by Ronald Davis.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Keywords
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Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- California -- Los Angeles | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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