John Sloan
1871–1951
Introduction
John French Sloan (August 2, 1871 – September 7, 1951) was an American painter and etcher. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Ashcan school of American art. He was also a member of the group known as The Eight. He is best known for his urban genre scenes and ability to capture the essence of neighborhood life in New York City, often observed through his Chelsea studio window. Sloan has been called the premier artist of the Ashcan School, and also a realist painter who embraced the principles of Socialism, though he himself disassociated his art from his politics.
Wikidata identifier
Q861756
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Introduction
Comment on works: genre; landscape
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, etcher, genre artist, illustrator, lithographer, painter, teacher, writer
ULAN identifier
500014645
Names
John Sloan, sloan j.
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