Randall Vernon Davey: A Life Painted in the Shadows of Early Modernism Randall Vernon Davey, born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1887, emerged from a modest upbringing to become a significant, though often overlooked, figure in early 20th-century American art. His journey was one of quiet determination and artistic evolution, shaped by mentorships with influential figures like Robert Henri and Charles W. Hawthorne, and ultimately defined by his distinctive depictions of the American West – particularly horse racing, polo, and the landscapes that framed these vibrant scenes. Davey’s story is…