Items Similar to Barbershop
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
John SloanBarbershop
About the Item
John Sloan (1871-1954), Barbershop, 1915, etching and aquatint, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed in pencil “For John Quinn, Esq. – John Sloan” lower left margin, (also signed and dated in the plate lower right. Reference: Morse 173, third state (of three). Morse notes the edition was 100, but the printing was probably less. Printed in a brownish/black ink on wove paper, with margins, 10 x 12 inches, the sheet 13 x 15 inches.
A very fine impression.
The eminent lawyer and art collector John Quinn was introduced to Sloan by John Butler Yeats, father of the poet William Butler Yeats. Quinn purchased a complete set of Sloan’s etchings in 1910 (for $340), a time when that money was much needed by Sloan after he ended his career with the Philadelphia Press in 1910. Quinn continued to be an important figure in Sloan’s life, and the art scene, until his death (and in 1926, after his death, Sloan bought back the prints Quinn had bought in 1910; they’re now in the John Sloan Trust, at the Delaware Art Center).
Barbershop is one of Sloan’s most significant works, both because of the wonderful composition, and because it is his first aquatint. It captured the moment. The sign at the upper left reads “Turpitude the Great Hair Raiser”; at the right one of the waiting customers is reading Puck, and on the table is a copy of The Masses (the early 20th Century socialist/art magazine).
- Creator:John Sloan (1832-1932, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU515312779442
John Sloan
John Sloancame to New York in 1904 and worked for some time as a freelance illustrator. With Robert Henri, he organized an exhibition of a group of urban realist painters, known as "The Eight" or the "Ashcan School," who challenged traditional notions of art. Having moved to the Village in 1912, Sloan lived with his wife Dolly at 240 West 4th Street and at 88 Washington Place.

About the Seller
4.9
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 2000
1stDibs seller since 2016
103 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
International Fine Print Dealers Association
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Myrtle Beach, SC
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllTartessians
By Arthur B. Davies
Located in New York, NY
Arthur B. Davies (1862-1928), Tartessians, soft ground etching with aquatint, 1919-20, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Czestochowski 96, second state (of 2), total printing ...
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
By the Sea (aka Idyll)
By Arthur B. Davies
Located in New York, NY
Arthur B. Davies (1862-1928), By the Sea (aka Idyll), soft ground etching and aquatint, 1919, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Czestochowski 72, fourth state (of 5; see disc...
Category
1910s American Impressionist Nude Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Minne Playing with a Cat (Minne Jouant avec un Chat)
By Jacques Villon
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Villon (1875-1963) etching, aquatint, and drypoint, Minne Playing with a Cat (Minne Jouant avec un Chat),1907, signed in pencil and numbered (12/30)(Ginestet and Pouillon 192...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint
Sea Maidens (or, Sunshine; Girls on the Beach)
By Arthur B. Davies
Located in New York, NY
Arthur B. Davies (1862-1928), Sea Maidens (or, Sunshine; Girls on the Beach), soft ground etching and aquatint, 1919, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Czestochoski 79, second...
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
La Parisienne (tournee a gauche, petite planche)
By Jacques Villon
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Villon (1875-1963), La Parisienne (tournee a gauche, petite planche), 1904, etching and aquatint in color (black, brown, red), signed and dated...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
La Parisienne, (tournee a gauche, petite planche)
By Jacques Villon
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Villon (1875-1963), La Parisienne, (tournee a gauche, petite planche), 1904, etching, roulette and aquatint, signed in pencil [also signed in pla...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
You May Also Like
Room for One More (New York City Subway)
By Irving Guyer
Located in New York, NY
This Depression-era New York City subway scene says it all. The body language of all five passengers tells us where each of them is in his or her ...
Category
1930s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Blanche Grambs, Waterfront, New York City
Located in New York, NY
Blanche Grambs, known to friends as 'Grambs' (1916-2010) was born in China. She came to New York as a very young woman to study at the Art Students Leag...
Category
1930s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Owen Weiri (also Wiiri), The Coal Miner
Located in New York, NY
Owen Weiri (also Wiiri, 1916-1974) was a Finnish-American who served in the Spanish Civil War and then, during World War ll, in the American armed forces as a marine.
Industrial sub...
Category
1940s Ashcan School Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Blanche Grambs, Unemployed
Located in New York, NY
Blanche Grambs, known to friends as 'Grambs' (1916-2010) was born in China. She came to New York as a very young woman to study at the Art Students Leag...
Category
1930s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
E. Mario Grenville, Mail Time
Located in New York, NY
Mario Grenville made this print for the publishing program of Associated American Artists. It was issued in 1945 making it a calm antidote to the ending of World War II, although it ...
Category
1940s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Located in New York, NY
Ukrainian-born, lower East Side based, Sarah Berman was active on the NYC-WPA and in artists' circles. Daniel in the Lions' Den is an etching, signed and ...
Category
1930s Ashcan School Animal Prints
Materials
Etching