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Georgina A. Davis

1852 – 1901

American artist

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About Georgina A. Davis

Lived 1852 – 1901 (aged 48–49). Georgina A. Davis was an American painter, illustrator, engraver and etcher.

Georgina A. Davis (c. – ) was an American illustrator, painter, and engraver. She was a staff artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, which featured hundreds of her illustrations. At the time, she was the only female staff artist working for a major American newspaper. Little is known of Davis' life despite the prominence of her work.

Georgina A. Davis was born around in New York City. She studied art at Cooper Union School of Design for Women and the Art Students' League. Georgina A. Davis's 1893 artwork showing the Salvation Army's "Slum Sisters" saying grace together Davis began working for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper around 1880. The last picture accepted by Frank Leslie before he died was by Davis. Ruth Cleveland, and Ute tribal leaders. She also worked as an illustrator for the Salvation Army newspaper The War Cry and the children’s book publisher McLoughlin Brothers.

Her only known self-portrait appeared in the Quarterly Illustrator in 1894. The unusual depiction appears in the center of a gallery of photographs of the faces of male artists, while her self-portrait is a drawing with her facing away from the viewer.

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Born
1852, New York City
Birth century
Died
1901
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Also known as
Georgina Davis, G. A. Davis, Georgie A. Davis, Georgiana A. Davis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georgina A. Davis?

American artist (c. 1852-1901)

When was Georgina A. Davis born?

Georgina A. Davis was born in 1852 in New York City.

When did Georgina A. Davis die?

Georgina A. Davis died in 1901.

What was Georgina A. Davis's occupation?

Georgina A. Davis was a painter, illustrator, engraver and etcher.

What nationality was Georgina A. Davis?

Georgina A. Davis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georgina A. Davis

· Wikidata: Q114393178

· DBpedia: Georgina A. Davis

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