Henry William Banks Davis
Encyclopedia
Henry William Banks Davis (1833 – 1914) was a popular English
landscape and animal painter, noted for his pastoral scenes, often populated with cattle and other farm animals.
, becoming an associate in 1873 and Royal Academician in 1877. Early works were influenced by the Preraphaelites but he later evolved a more individual style and worked on a larger scale. He achieved popularity and his art commanded high prices during his lifetime.
England
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landscape and animal painter, noted for his pastoral scenes, often populated with cattle and other farm animals.
Life and works
He studied and exhibited at the Royal AcademyRoyal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
, becoming an associate in 1873 and Royal Academician in 1877. Early works were influenced by the Preraphaelites but he later evolved a more individual style and worked on a larger scale. He achieved popularity and his art commanded high prices during his lifetime.
Paintings
- A shady spot on a summers day.
- A spring morning, 1866.
- An Orchard in Wales.
- Approaching Night, 1899 (Tate GalleryTate GalleryThe Tate is an institution that houses the United Kingdom's national collection of British Art, and International Modern and Contemporary Art...
). - Foxhounds in a Landscape.
- Gathering the flocks, Loch Maree, 1883.
- Landscape.
- Orchard with sheep in spring (in Wales).
- Portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier (in Regency Interior).
- Returning to the Fold, 1880 (Tate Gallery).
- Studies of a Welsh Cobb.
- Sunset over a Landscape.
- Towards Evening in the Forest.
- Wooded River Landscape with Cattle Watering.
Further reading
- Meynell, Wilfrid. The modern school of art, volume 2 pp. 71-76 (London, W.R. Howell, 1886-8).
External links
- H W B Davis online (Artcyclopedia)
- An orchard in Picardy (Fine Art Dealers Association)
- The approach of Bealloch-na-ba, Applecross (Oil on canvas, Christie'sChristie'sChristie's is an art business and a fine arts auction house.- History :The official company literature states that founder James Christie conducted the first sale in London, England, on 5 December 1766, and the earliest auction catalogue the company retains is from December 1766...
)