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Arthur B. Davies
A Mystic in the Modern Age: The Life and Art of Arthur B. Davies Arthur Bowen Davies, born in Utica, New York, in 1862, occupies a uniquely complex position within the narrative of American art. He wasn’t simply *of* his time—the tumultuous era bridging the 19th and 20th centuries—but actively shaped it, serving as both a conduit for European modernism and a champion of distinctly American artistic voices. His journey began with an ear
ly fascination for landscape painting, sparked by a touring exhibition that showcased the works of George Inness and the Hudson River School masters. This initial exposure instilled in him a reverence for nature’s beauty and a technical proficiency that would remain hallmarks of his style throughout his career. However, Davies wasn't destined to become merely another practitioner of traditional landscape; he possessed an inner vision,…