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William Glackens
Boys with Sled, Washington Square, ca 1912
An original member of the so-called Ashcan group of urban realists as well as the rebellious "Eight," William Glackens began his career as an artist-reporter working for newspapers and magazines. When he turned to painting, under the guidance of Robert Henri, he retained his sketchlike aesthetic, capturing vivid crowd scenes in New York's streets and parks, such as this work. |