Ashcan School
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Designates the style and movement of the early 1900s centralized on the portrayal of pedestrian and ordinary aspects of urban living. The style challenges the academic aesthetic of 'art for art's sake' and champions the idea of 'art for life' in the abandonment of learned techniques and the focus on the vitality and idiosyncrasies of everyday street life.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Drawings and Small Sketches by Robert Henri, December 1, 1942-[January 1943]
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 30 drawings and sketches by the late great American artist Robert Henri. The exhibition records span three folders.
Dates:
December 1, 1942-[January 1943]
Paintings by John Steuart Curry, William Glackens, and Richard Lahey (Members of the Jury of the 15th Biennial Exhibition of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), February 7-[March] 1938
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 14 paintings by three American artists John Steuart Curry, William Glackens, and Richard Lahey. The exhibition was assembled by the Kraushaar and Walker Galleries of New York City and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span four folders plus a clipping.
Dates:
February 7-[March] 1938
Watercolors by Merton Clivette, May 13-June 5, 1928
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of watercolor paintings by American expressionist artist Merton Clivette. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.
Dates:
May 13-June 5, 1928