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Robert Davidson (18 April 1804 – 16 November 1894) was a Scottish inventor who built the first known electric locomotive in 1837. He was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, where he was a prosperous chemist and dyer, amongst other ventures.
Robert Davidson is a master sculptor of totem poles and masks, and a printmaker, painter and jeweler. He is known for his creative and personal interpretation of traditional Haida form, and his works are sought by collectors internationally.
Oct 25, 2010 · Robert Charles Davidson, CM (also called Guud San Glans, meaning “Eagle of the Dawn" in the Haida language), artist (born on 4 November 1946 in Hydaburg, Alaska). Of Haida and Tlingit descent, Robert Davidson is a highly respected painter, master carver and printmaker.
Robert Charles Davidson OC OBC RCA (born 4 November 1946), is a Canadian artist of Haida heritage. Davidson's Haida name is G̲uud San Glans , which means "Eagle of the Dawn". He is a leading figure in the renaissance of Haida art and culture.
Robert Davidson is a renowned Haida artist who has been carving and promoting Haida culture for over fifty years. He is the great-grandson of Charles Edenshaw, a founding member of the Rainbow Creek Dancers and the Haida Gwaii Singers Society, and a recipient of many honours and awards.
Jun 11, 2019 · Learn about Robert Davidson, a contemporary Haida artist who reaffirms his culture and challenges colonialism through his work. He explores abstraction, formalism, and political statements in various mediums, and has influenced many artists and leaders.
Sep 14, 2022 · Haida Modern tells the story of one of the foremost Haida artists, Robert Davidson. Coming from a family of well—known Haida and Tlingit artists, he has been instrumental in the revival of coastal indigenous art and the revitalization of Haida culture.
