Untitled
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
About the artist
Artist
Davis
Edward Stuart Davis (December 7, 1892 – June 24, 1964) was an American modernist painter.
See the richer artist pageUntitled is a 1928 ink by Davis, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a simple, blocky building with three signs: "HOTEL" on top, "CAFÉ" in the middle, and "23 VINS" (French for wines) on the side. The windows and doors are drawn as clean, flat shapes with no detail inside. The lines are bold and uneven, like they were sketched quickly. The artist used a mix of English and French words, which hints at a city vibe—maybe New York with a Parisian twist. This kind of straightforward, geometric style was popular in the 1920s. Check out how this print was made using lithography.
Edward Stuart Davis (December 7, 1892 – June 24, 1964) was an American modernist painter.
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