Davey, Randall, 1887-1964

Randall Davey was a Santa Fe artist. He married Isabel Holt, the daughter of John Caldwell Holt and Kate Gilbert Holt, and the sister of Kate H. Cullum.

From the description of Randall Davey collection, 1869-1985 (bulk, 1900-1985). (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37288608

Watercolorist; Santa Fe, New Mexico.

From the description of Randall Davey papers, 1900-1974 and [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122389520

Randall Davey, a Santa Fe artist, is known for his vibrant racetrack scenes and sensitive portraits of female nudes. In 1908 he left Cornell University where he was studying architecture and became a student of Robert Henri. In 1919 Davey and John Sloan traveled from New York City to Santa Fe. Davey settled in Santa Fe, but he developed into a generalized impressionist rather than a painter of Southwestern themes. Davey combined a teaching career with painting for exhibitions and private clients.

Davey's Santa Fe home is an historic building. When he died in 1964 he left his home to his widowed sister-in-law, Kate H. Cullum. She opened a gallery and diligently promoted Randall Davey's work. When she died the Upper Canyon Road house and some oil paintings were left to the National Audubon Society.

From the guide to the Randall Davey Collection, 1869-1985, (Museum of New Mexico. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library.)