John French Sloan

American painter and illustrator

John French Sloan - American painter and illustrator
Born

August 2nd, 1871
153 years ago

Died

September 7th, 1951
73 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A significant figure in American art, engaged with the Ashcan School movement. Focused on urban scenes, everyday life, and social realism. Studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and influenced many student artists. Worked as an illustrator for publications such as The New York Evening Post. His painting style emphasized the realities of contemporary American life with a keen eye for detail.

Painted 'Sixth Avenue and Thirtieth Street'

Illustrated for 'The New York Evening Post'

Contributed to the Ashcan School movement

Exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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