[warsaw44]

If you have a chance ( and forgive me if you know about them ) take a look at the ‘ Ashcan School ‘ of American art. Early 20th century for the most part and just fantastic works.

Hopper was no doubt influenced by them.

I am also very fond of 20th century self taught artists. They paint for the love of it without a thing to prove to anyone.

Counter that with the laugh out loud foolishness of many contemporary artists.

[Mears]

“If you have a chance ( and forgive me if you know about them ) take a look at the ‘ Ashcan School ‘”

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This is astonishing. I never heard of The Ashcan School until 2 days ago. It was a crossword puzzle clue-— (Sloan was the answer). I then read about them and was fascinated.

I’m early 20th century too-—born in 1932. :-)

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