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Gene Davis — Black Dahlia
Gene Davis — Black Dahlia
Gene Davis — Black Dahlia
Gene Davis

Black Dahlia

1971

Black Dahlia by Gene Davis is a 1971 screenprint in colors that references the infamous historical crime case. The work engages with narrative content through visual abstraction and vibrant color choices. The screenprint medium allows for bold, saturated color fields and graphic impact. The title connects the artwork to a significant moment in popular culture and American history. The piece demonstrates how contemporary art addresses dark historical events through formal aesthetic means.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions

Notes

Signed and numbered to lower right ‘Gene Davis 157/198’. This work is number 157 from the edition of 198.

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 174

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Gene Davis, Black Dahlia, 1971

Black Dahlia by Gene Davis is a 1971 screenprint in colors that references the infamous historical crime case. The work engages with narrative content through visual abstraction and vibrant color choices. The screenprint medium allows for bold, saturated color fields and graphic impact. The title connects the artwork to a significant moment in popular culture and American history. The piece demonstrates how contemporary art addresses dark historical events through formal aesthetic means.

Medium
screenprint in colors
Dimensions
198.1 x 97.8 cm
Year
1971
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Color Study, 1971, Vertical Composition, Color, Vibrant, Abstract Stripes, Popular Culture, Optical Movement, Screenprint, Historical, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Narrative, Graphic, Contemporary Art, Black Dahlia, Abstract, Vibrant Colors, Visual Rhythm

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