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Did John Sloan paint ordinary people?
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Yes, American artist John Sloan painted and etched many depictions of ordinary life, particularly in New York. He is considered a major figure in the so-called “Ashcan School” of art, although Sloan himself disliked the term. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted John Sloan pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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Romany Marye in Christopher Street
By John Sloan
Located in New York, NY
John Sloan (1871-1951), Romany Marye in Christopher Street, 1922, etching, signed in pencil lower right, titled, dated and inscribed 100 proofs bott...
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1920s American Realist Figurative Prints
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Etching
John Sloan Etching, 1916, "McSorley's Back Room"
By John Sloan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Sloan (1871-1951) etching created 1916.
Edition: 100
Titled: “McSorley’s Back Room”
Plate size: 5 1/4" H x 7 " W
Sheet size: 7 1/2" H x 10 3/8" W
In excellent condition, unframe...
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1910s Figurative Prints
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Paper
John Sloan Original Etching, 1917, "Sidewalk"
By John Sloan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original etching by John Sloan (1871-1951)
In good condition, framed.
Depicts a mother helping her child pee in the street, 1917.
Image measures approx. 3 1/4" H x 6 1/2" W
Frame si...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Prints
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Paper
INVITATION TO STUDIO PARTY
By John Sloan
Located in Portland, ME
Sloan, John. INVITATION TO STUDIO PARTY. Morse 200. Etching, 1921. Edition of 100 of which only 75 were printed. Signed in penci land inscribed "100 proofs." 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 inches, 96...
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1920s Interior Prints
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Etching
Etching on Paper by John Sloan Titled 'Shine, Washington Square', 1923
By John Sloan
Located in New York, NY
John Sloan, 1871-1951
Shine, Washington Square, 1923
Etching
5 X 7 inches
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Signed lower right: “John Sloan” and Titled by the artist lower center: “Shine, Washington Square”
Recorded:
Peter Morse. John Sloan’s Prints...
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1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Etching
Graphite on Paper Drawing by John Sloan Titled 'The New Hat', circa 1912
By John Sloan
Located in New York, NY
Sloan, John, 1871-1951
The New Hat, c. 1912
graphite on paper
12 X 10 inches
signed l.l. “John Sloan (per HFS)”
inscribed by Helen Farr Sloan.
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Provenance:
The artist,
Priva...
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1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Graphite
