The Ashcan School of Art

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The Ashcan School of Artists
1891 - 1918
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The Apostles of Ugliness
The New York Realists
The 8

• Robert Henri
• Arthur B. Davies
• Maurice Prendergast
• Ernest Lawson
• William Glackens
• Everett Shinn
• John Sloan
• George Luks

George Bellows
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Characteristics of the Ashcan School

• 1. Gritty, urban scenes - find beauty in the
  drab and ugly aspects of life.

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Eviction - Everett Shinn, 1904
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Cross Streets of New York Everett Shinn, 1899
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Cliff Dwellers George Bellows, 1908
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A Womans Work John Sloan, 1912
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Night Windows John Sloan, 1910
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Characteristics of the Ashcan School

• 2. Portrayal of urban vitality.

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Madison Square Maurice Prendergast, 1901
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The Mall in Central Park Maurice Prendergast,
1901
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Hammersteins Roof Garden William Glackens,
1901
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Recruiting in Union Square John Sloan, 1909
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Tugboat and LighterWilliam Glackens, 1904
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Characteristics of the Ashcan School

• 3. Captured the spontaneous moments in everyday
  life.

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Skating in New York William Glackens, 1910
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Descending from the BusWilliam Glackens
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SundayWomen Dying Their Hair John Sloan, 1910
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Family Group William Glackens, 1910
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The Shoppers William Glackens,

1907
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Winter, Washington SquareWilliam Glackens,
1907?
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6th Avenue Elevated at 3rd StreetJohn Sloan,
1928
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Characteristics of the Ashcan School

• 4. Illustrated the process of Americanization.

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Paddy Flannigan George Bellows, 1908
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Dutch Joe Robert Henri, 1910
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Allen Street - George Luks, 1905
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McSorleys Bar John Sloan, 1912
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A Stag at Sharkeys Place George Bellows, 1917
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Parade, Washington Square, 1912
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Characteristics of the Ashcan School

• 5. These artists rebelled against the
  sentimental landscapes of 19c storybook
  illustrations.

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Fire on 24th StreetEverett Shinn, 1907
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Morning Snow on the HudsonGeorge Bellows, 1910
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Washington SquareEverett Shinn, 1910
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Washington SquareWilliam Glackens, 1910
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March Day, Washington SquareWilliam Glackens,
1912
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Snow in New York Robert Henri,
1901