The Ashcan Painters –Founders of New York Realism
Lecture by Mary Alexander
Tuesday 17th September, 8pm
Not an ‘ism’, not a school – but a talented group of individual artists and friends who came together to exhibit paintings, share ideas and give us unforgettable images of New York city in transition at the turn of the century. Gritty realism and humour of the urban streets meet the natural beauty of the river and skyline through the seasons. We will explore the range of visual imagery and the palpitating energy and excitement of the city through the eyes of George Bellows, John Sloan, William Glackens, Robert Henri, Everett Shinn and the extraordinary Theresa Bernstein among others.
Mary lectures regularly for The Arts Society throughout the UK and abroad including lecture tours in Australia and New Zealand. She also contributes articles to magazines, newspapers and professional journals.
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