Allan Douglas Davidson, R.B.A., R.O.I., R.M.S. (1873–1932) was an English painter who predominantly worked in oils and specialized in female nudes.
Life and work
Allan Davidson was born in London on 14 May 1873. His father was the historical painter Thomas Davidson (1842–1919). Allan studied art at the Royal Academy Schools in London, where he won a medal and the Armitage Prize, he also studied at the Académie Julian in Paris. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1921 and was also a member of the Langham Sketching Club. He painted a small work for Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
He lived the majority of his life in London before retiring to Walberswick in Suffolk. He died on 19 April 1932.
Exhibitions
He exhibited prolifically at all the major London exhibitions including 20 works at the Royal Academy between 1905 and 1931.
References
- ^ Waters, Grant M. (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Vol. 1. Eastbourne, Australia: Eastbourne Fine Art Publications. ISBN 0-902010-05-0.
- Suffolk Painters: DAVIDSON, Thomas
External links
- Allan Douglas Davidson, Suffolk Painters
- 4 artworks by or after Allan Douglas Davidson at the Art UK site
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