Hubert Davis

American, 1902 - 1981

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This is a drawing of a town street with dramatic clouds overhead. The artwork depicts a roadway leading into a small town that is bordered by classic wooden structures. The street appears wide and is drawn with dynamic lines. The atmosphere is intense, dominated by large, swirling clouds that cover the sky, casting a shadow over the townscape below. There are telephone poles lining the road and a few barren trees visible in the background. Two classic cars can be seen parked on the street, one on the left and another further down the street on the right. The drawing utilizes black and white tones, with detailed shading. The artist's signature is present in the bottom right corner of the drawing.
Hubert Davis, Miners Commonwealth, c. 1946, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1399

Miners Commonwealth

Hubert Davis · c. 1946 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1399
This is a drawing of a train yard with industrial and architectural elements. The composition includes a steam locomotive and a caboose in the foreground, with several buildings and structures in the background. The sky has rolling clouds. The buildings feature different architectural styles. The artist's use of contrasts and detailed linework creates depth and texture. The scene captures a moment of stillness in a railway junction.
Hubert Davis, 9 O'Clock Town, c. 1945, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1398

9 O'Clock Town

Hubert Davis · c. 1945 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1398
This image shows a river with a bridge to the right, captured from a low vantage point close to the water's edge. The horizon is in the middle, where the water meets the land and the bridge extends across it. A railroad bridge is on the right side with a train passing over it, trailing smoke into the sky. The style features black and white brushstrokes creating swirling patterns in the sky. The color palette is black, white, and shades of gray. The water reflects the sky and bridge with parallel and wavy lines. In the distance, there are small structures and silhouettes of vegetation on the land.
Hubert Davis, Desplaines River, c. 1935-1943, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1397

Desplaines River

Hubert Davis · c. 1935-1943 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1397