John Sloan

John Sloan (1871–1951) was an American painter, illustrator and etcher.

Also recorded as sloan j.; John French Sloan.

Overview

Also worked under the name Sloan, John French‏.

Born at Lock Haven in 1871, died at Hanover (NH) in 1951.

In detail

John Sloan studied at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Spring Garden College. training under Thomas Pollock Anshutz and Robert Henri is recorded. John D. Graham, Elsie Driggs and Aaron Bohrod are recorded as having studied under John Sloan. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are genre, nude and landscape. The authority associates the name with Ashcan School. Robert Henri is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City, Hanover (NH) and Philadelphia. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Letters and The Eight.

Works named in the authority record are Seacoast, Gloucester, John French Sloan letter to Walter Pach, 1920 June 9, John French Sloan Self-Portrait and Monument in the Plaza.

Work by John Sloan is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Museum of Modern Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Sloan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q861756: John Sloan

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