The Apostles of Ugliness The New York Realists

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“The Apostles of Ugliness” The New York Realists “The 8”: Robert Henri Arthur B.

“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

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 1. Gritty, urban scenes: - find beauty in the

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 1. Gritty, urban scenes: - find beauty in the drab and ugly aspects of life.

“Eviction” - Everett Shinn, 1904

“Eviction” - Everett Shinn, 1904

“Cross Streets of New York” Everett Shinn, 1899

“Cross Streets of New York” Everett Shinn, 1899

“Cliff Dwellers” – George Bellows, 1908

“Cliff Dwellers” – George Bellows, 1908

“A Woman’s Work” – John Sloan, 1912

“A Woman’s Work” – John Sloan, 1912

“Night Windows” – John Sloan, 1910

“Night Windows” – John Sloan, 1910

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 2. Portrayal of urban vitality.

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 2. Portrayal of urban vitality.

“Madison Square” Maurice Prendergast, 1901

“Madison Square” Maurice Prendergast, 1901

“The Mall in Central Park” Maurice Prendergast, 1901

“The Mall in Central Park” Maurice Prendergast, 1901

“Hammerstein’s Roof Garden” William Glackens, 1901

“Hammerstein’s Roof Garden” William Glackens, 1901

“Recruiting in Union Square” John Sloan, 1909

“Recruiting in Union Square” John Sloan, 1909

“Tugboat and Lighter” William Glackens, 1904

“Tugboat and Lighter” William Glackens, 1904

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 3. Captured the spontaneous moments in everyday life.

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 3. Captured the spontaneous moments in everyday life.

“Skating in New York” William Glackens, 1910

“Skating in New York” William Glackens, 1910

“Descending from the Bus William Glackens

“Descending from the Bus William Glackens

“Sunday—Women Dying Their Hair” John Sloan, 1910

“Sunday—Women Dying Their Hair” John Sloan, 1910

“Family Group” – William Glackens, 1910

“Family Group” – William Glackens, 1910

“The Shoppers” – William Glackens, 1907

“The Shoppers” – William Glackens, 1907

“Winter, Washington Square” William Glackens, 1907?

“Winter, Washington Square” William Glackens, 1907?

“ 6 th Avenue Elevated at 3 rd Street” John Sloan, 1928

“ 6 th Avenue Elevated at 3 rd Street” John Sloan, 1928

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 4. Illustrated the process of Americanization.

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 4. Illustrated the process of Americanization.

“Paddy Flannigan” George Bellows, 1908

“Paddy Flannigan” George Bellows, 1908

“Dutch Joe” Robert Henri, 1910

“Dutch Joe” Robert Henri, 1910

“Allen Street” - George Luks, 1905

“Allen Street” - George Luks, 1905

“Mc. Sorley’s Bar” – John Sloan, 1912

“Mc. Sorley’s Bar” – John Sloan, 1912

“A Stag at Sharkey’s Place” George Bellows, 1917

“A Stag at Sharkey’s Place” George Bellows, 1917

“Parade, Washington Square”, 1912

“Parade, Washington Square”, 1912

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 5. These artists rebelled against the sentimental landscapes of

Characteristics of the Ashcan School 5. These artists rebelled against the sentimental landscapes of 19 c storybook illustrations.

“Fire on 24 th Street” Everett Shinn, 1907

“Fire on 24 th Street” Everett Shinn, 1907

“Morning Snow on the Hudson” George Bellows, 1910

“Morning Snow on the Hudson” George Bellows, 1910

“Washington Square” Everett Shinn, 1910

“Washington Square” Everett Shinn, 1910

“Washington Square” William Glackens, 1910

“Washington Square” William Glackens, 1910

“March Day, Washington Square” William Glackens, 1912

“March Day, Washington Square” William Glackens, 1912

“Snow in New York” – Robert Henri, 1901

“Snow in New York” – Robert Henri, 1901