Fairfield Porter
American painter and art critic
Born
June 10th, 1907
118 years ago
Died
September 18th, 1975
49 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A major figure in American art, emphasized figurative painting amidst the rise of abstraction. Pioneered a unique style that combined realism with an emphasis on color and light. Contributed to art criticism through essays and reviews, shaping public perception of contemporary art. Played a significant role in the movements within the 20th-century art scene, especially in the context of New York City's vibrant artistic community.
Produced significant works such as 'Morning', 1954
Wrote extensively on art criticism and theory
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